It is well known for its annual Mardi Gras parade, which is the largest in Baton Rouge. The district of Spanish Town was commissioned in 1805. Spanish Town is the site of Baton Rouge's largest Mardi Gras parade, which is celebrated annually on the Saturday before Mardi Gras. The first Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade took place in 1981. The first Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade took place in 1981. 2025 Theme: In Smiley Town Smiley Says Pink Flamingo. As a mascot the pink flamingo is said to represent the saying "poor taste is better than no taste at all" which became somewhat of a mantra for the Spanish Town neighborhood as it grew to include more eclectic residents. The 2025 Parade Float Entry forms will be emailed to all parading Krewe contact personal around October 15, 2025 The Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade is one of the most colorful, irreverent, and entertaining parades in Baton Rouge. Known for its flamboyant floats, humorous themes, and signature pink flamingo decorations, it’s a unique celebration that showcases the lively spirit of the Spanish Town neighborhood.As a mascot, the pink flamingo is said to represent the saying "poor taste is better than no The Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade is one of the most colorful, irreverent, and entertaining parades in Baton Rouge. Known for its flamboyant floats, humorous themes, and signature pink flamingo decorations, it’s a unique celebration that showcases the lively spirit of the Spanish Town neighborhood. As a mascot, the pink flamingo is said to represent the saying "poor taste is better than no This weekend, thousands will flock downtown for the Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade. Expect a sea of pink flamingos, tons of mischief and a few risque moments as the krewes roll this Saturday, March 1. Starting at noon, a collection of marching groups and around 75 floats will travel along Spanish Town Road. Things wrap The Krewe of Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade will roll at noon Saturday, March 1, in downtown Baton Rouge. MARCH 1. KREWE OF SPANISH TOWN PARADE: noon, starting at 4th Street and Spanish Town Anywhere along Spanish Town Road makes for a great spot to watch the Krewe of Spanish Town Parade. STAFF FILE PHOTO BY JAVIER GALLEGOS The Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade rolls through downtown on The Spanish Town Parade is the largest in Baton Rouge and first rolled out in 1981. The krewe mascot, a pink flamingo, symbolizes the [] BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – The Spanish Town Parade Enjoy a family-friendly evening fit for royalty, with dazzling lights, themed dancers, and all the Mardi Gras magic you can handle! Spanish Town Mardi Gras. Saturday, March 1 Downtown Baton Rouge. Get ready for Baton Rouge’s largest Mardi Gras parade, Spanish Town Mardi Gras! Held on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday, this vibrant parade rolls A group throws pink plastic chicken feet at a crowd at the annual Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade in 2013. Krewe Mystique de la Capitale at 2 p.m. Krewe of Orion at 6:30 p.m. The district of Spanish Town was commissioned in 1805. Spanish Town is the site of Baton Rouge's largest Mardi Gras parade which is celebrated annually on the Saturday before Mardi Gras. The first Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade took place in 1981. 2025 Theme: In Smiley Town Smiley Says Pink Flamingo KREWE OF ARTEMIS PARADE: 7 p.m., from the Raising Cane's River Center along River Road, to Third, Spanish Town Road, Fourth, Main, Ninth, Laurel and Sixth streets to Convention, and River Road 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. 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. Ball ticket/tables request forms will be emailed out sometime in early October. Ball tickets/tables are offered to these groups in the following priority: BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - There are multiple parades and other Mardi Gras events set to take place in the Baton Rouge area on Saturday, March 1. The popular Spanish Town Parade is expected to get The reflection of Ken, a.k.a. the Tiger King, throwing beads from the Krewe of M.O.M. float can be seen in a bystanders sunglasses during the Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, March 1 There are several Mardi Gras parades set to roll in and around Baton Rouge this year! Krewe of Good Friends of the Oaks Spanish Town parade shatters records Welcome to The Krewe of Morning Wood Spanish Town Mardi Gras home page. Est. 2001. Home; Events; Picture Gallery; Contact Us
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