Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Mardi Gras Day - Tuesday, March 4, 2025 2025 PARADE DATES Krewe of Oshun- Saturday, Feb. 15 th, 2025 CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts - Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 BATON ROUGE — Carnival is longer than usual this year, running eight weeks and two days. By tradition, king cake sales begin on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and run through Mardi Gras, which is March 4 Krewe of Denham Springs Mardi Gras Parade Saturday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. starting at Denham Springs High School. Donaldsonville's Mardi Gras Parade Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. Krewe of Ascension's Mardi Gras Mambo Parade Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. in Gonzales. Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival - North Boulevard Town Square Saturday, March 1 Visit Baton Rouge. Leading up to Mardi Gras Day on March 4, nine parades will light up Baton Rouge, complete with festive floats, energetic marching bands, live music, dancing and more. Highlights The Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival begins at 10 a.m. and runs through 7 p.m. at North Boulevard Town Square in downtown Baton Rouge. The event will feature live music, a vendor’s village, and a A group throws pink plastic chicken feet at a crowd at the annual Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade in 2013. Get ready to catch some beads and let the good times roll. Mardi Gras season is in full swing, and local krewes are getting ready to roll in several parades taking place over the next two weeks in the Baton Rouge area. BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Let the good times roll! South Louisiana is gearing up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season and there are several parades and parties that will roll through the streets of Downtown Baton Rouge. Krewe of Orion. Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Downtown Baton Rouge. Mid City Gras. Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. Mid City Gras. File photo. North Boulevard from 19th Street to Foster Blvd. Krewe of Southdowns. Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. Southdowns neighborhood, starting at Glasgow Middle School. Spanish Town Mardi Gras. March 1 at noon Spanish Town Six Mardi Gras parades are scheduled to roll in the Baton Rouge area this weekend. The best advice if you're going to one or all six: bundle up. Weather forecasts indicate the temperature will be A member of the float “Welcome to Mardi Gras” waves to the crowd during the Krewe of Orion’s 25th annual Mardi Gras parade along River Road on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 10-Day forecast highlights a First Alert Weather Day on Mardi Gras for severe weather and strong wind threat (WAFB). The line of t-storms will be capable of producing all forms of severe weather. BATON ROUGE — Carnival is longer than usual this year, running eight weeks and two days. By tradition, king cake sales begin on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and run through Mardi Gras, which is March 4 As the season approaches, we’ve compiled the complete Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for you! Mardi Gras 2025 is Tuesday, March 4th. Madri Gras Fun Fact: Rex selected the official Mardi Gras colors in 1872 to honor the visiting Russian Grand Duke Alexis Alexandrovich Romanoff, whose house colors were purple, green and gold . 2025 Guide to Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Events and Camps. There is never a shortage of things to do in Baton Rouge with kids, and Mardi Gras is no exception. Are you looking to have a fun and exciting time with your family in Baton Rouge this Mardi Gras season? Look no further than the unique Mardi Gras events, festivities and camps in Baton Rouge. Prepare for a Mardi Gras celebration like no other with our Masquerade Mardi Gras t-shirt! Perfect for letting the good times roll, they'll make each moment of the festivities as fun as can be. Photo provided by Visit Baton RougeBATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The city of Baton Rouge announced a few anniversary and annual events set for 2025. Mardi Gras Events – Feb. 15-March 3 Mardi Gras in the southern Bayou offers a laid-back yet spirited celebration with a host of festive parades leading up to Fat Tuesday, each featuring colorful floats, Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival Saturday, March 1st, 10am – 7 pm. Location: 200 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Details: Festival Highlights: • Live performances from local bands, including headliner Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor The next time the Wearin’ of the Green, St. Patrick’s Day Parade Falls on St. Patrick’s Day is in the year 2029! St Patrick’s Day itself is always March 17th! For more information on Mardi Gras Parades in Louisiana, follow this link. We hope that these upcoming parade dates are useful to your travel making and event plans. BATON ROUGE — Carnival is longer than usual this year, running eight weeks and two days. By tradition, king cake sales begin on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and run through Mardi Gras, which is March 4
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