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 Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade will roll at noon starting on Spanish Town Road and ending on River Road. Here’s the official parade map. Be sure to check for road closures in the morning. For more information, find the parade on Facebook. More parade day events. Violet Nightclub’ s Flamingos Trap Rave . 214 Third St., Suite 1A Schedule for Mardi Gras parades in, near Baton Rouge in 2025 . Parade Route. The parade route starts on Spanish Town Road, turns right on 9th Street, then right on North Street, then left onto 2025 Parade Float Entry forms will be emailed to all parading Krewe contact personal around October 15, 2025 spanish town mardi gras history In Baton Rouge, we find many reasons to celebrate throughout the year, but carnival time is a season you simply can’t miss! When in town for Mardi Gras , join us for the annual Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade, where locals and visitors alike set aside the normal Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and gold for This year’s parade theme is “In Smiley Town Smiley Says” in honor of late longtime columnist Smiley Anders . Bars and restaurants around Third Street host parties with drink specials and live music before and after the parade. This parade started in 1981 with humble beginnings before growing into the biggest Mardi Gras parade in Baton The popular Spanish Town Parade and other Mardi Gras events are taking place in downtown Baton Rouge on Saturday, February 10. By Michael Simoneaux Published : Feb. 10, 2024 at 9:54 AM CST 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 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. 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 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 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. 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 BATON ROUGE -- The Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade filled just about every sidewalk in downtown Baton Rouge with pink as many came to take in one of the biggest, and undoubtedly one of the pinkest Spanish Town Mardi Gras Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade - Saturday, March 1, 2024, Downtown Baton Rouge SPANISH TOWN MARDI GRAS HISTORY. In Baton Rouge, we find many reasons to celebrate throughout the year, but carnival time is a season you simply can’t miss! Here's what to know about the 2025 Spanish Town Parade in Baton Rouge. Schedule for Mardi Gras parades in, near Baton Rouge in 2025 . Here’s what to know before going to this parade. The Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade in Downtown Baton Rouge will begin at noon on Saturday, March 1. During this parade , a procession of marching groups and about 75 floats will travel along Spanish Town Ball 2025 Ball tickets/tables are offered to these groups in the following priority: Ball ticket/tables request forms will be emailed out sometime in early October. The Krewe of Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade will roll at noon Saturday, March 1, in downtown Baton Rouge. STAFF PHOTO BY JAVIER GALLEGOS. SATURDAY, MARCH 1. Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade. March 1 at 11 a.m. Youngsville. Queen Evangeline’s Parade. March 3 at 6 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. King Gabriel’s Parade. March 4 at 10 a.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade. March 4 at 1 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafourche Parish parades
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