The fun doesn't stop there! Join us for the Chemin Neuf Mardi Gras Festival, a vibrant celebration of culture and community, also taking place on March 1, 2025. This all-day event will highlight the rich history of Mardi Gras in New Roads with engaging activities, including a choir performance, historical presentations, and the Sweet Pecan The excitement gets underway with the Chemin Neuf Mardi Gras Festival, which will take place from noon until 4 pm. This festival will highlight the rich history of Mardi Gras in New Roads through a variety of engaging activities, including choir performances, historical presentations, midway rides, and the Sweet Pecan Challenge. New Roads Community Center Parade – 11 a.m. Route: Downtown New Roads. New Roads Lions Club Parade – 2 p.m. Route: Downtown New Roads. Download the Unfiltered with Kiran app from the Apple App Store and Google Play to stay updated on the latest news across the Capital area. Support UWK and its mission to deliver The News You Deserve The city of New Roads is preparing for its Mardi Gras celebration, with three parades, including the highly anticipated inaugural Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade. 2025 Annie Malone May Day New Roads is gearing up for its first-ever night parade, the Krewe of Chemin Neuf. “New Roads has been doing Mardi Gras since 1922, that parade was actually started by a man named Jimmy POINTE COUPEE PARISH CARNIVAL 2025 Four parades on tap: Saturday, 1 March, 6 p.m.: inaugural parade of Krewe of Chemin Neuf, in New Roads, with lighted floats, marching bands, dance troupes, and 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedules New Roads, 6 p.m. SUNDAY, MARCH 2 LIVONIA CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION PARADE, 1 p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 4 COMMUNITY CENTER CARNIVAL (New Roads) - 11 a.m. Mardi Gras 2025: See a schedule for parades in and near Baton Rouge New Roads. Krewe de Chemin Neuf at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 2. Livonia. Livonia Carnival Association at 1 p.m. Mar 04, 2025 New Roads Mardi Gras 211 W Main Street New Roads, LA 70760 225-638-3998. Mar 08, 2025 New Roads Car Show Downtown New Roads, LA 70760. Mar 08, 2025 Here’s the Baton Rouge area Mardi Gras parade schedule for 2025. Saturday, Feb. 15. New Roads Lions Carnival: 2 p.m. in New Roads. Latest News. Baton Rouge weather: Rain, storms possible for Mardi Gras in New Roads Celebrate Louisiana’s 2nd oldest Mardi Gras tradition! Saturday, March 1st: Kick off with the Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade at 6:00 PM 2025 New Orleans Mardi Gras is less than two weeks away, Several roads will close during the parades and parking can be a hassle. Here is a guide for beginners and experts alike. Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. 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 The Krewe of Chemin Neuf will also host an all-day festival featuring performances by local choirs and musicians, as well as food and drinks. The family-friendly event will highlight the history of Mardi Gras in New Roads—home to the second-oldest Mardi Gras celebration in Louisiana—and include historical presentations by authors, a high school Battle of the Bands, and a sweet pecan Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Here’s a guide to New Roads Mardi Gras parades. Saturday, March 1. The Krewe of Chemin Neuf Night Parade begins at 6 p.m. The event will have 15 lighted floats, eight marching bands and 15 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 Baton Rouge in celebration. New Roads, La. Sunday 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 The excitement gets underway with the Chemin Neuf Mardi Gras Festival, which will take place from noon until 4 pm. This festival will highlight the rich history of Mardi Gras in New Roads through a variety of engaging activities, including choir performances, historical presentations, midway rides, and the Sweet Pecan Challenge.
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