2025 Parade schedule for Mardi Gras celebrations in and around the capital area. (Walker) - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. DIVERSION (Maurepas) - 12 noon (WBRZ's Abigail Whitam is grand marshal Mardi gras 2025 carnivals, parties & things to do in Walker, Louisiana Fat Tuesday or very popularly known as Mardi Gras calls for a lot of scrumptious food and bright colourful costumes. With all things green, golden and brown; have a blast at the extravagant Mardi Gras Parades, witness huge floats and a mass of people at the street parties in 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 2025 Children’s Mardi Gras Stroll is from 9 to 11 a.m. Young revelers will parade Millennium Park with decorated umbrellas and the Mardi Gras spirit. The stroll is designed for children ages For a pet or vendor entry form, call (225) 665-3755 or email parksandrecinfo@walker-la.gov. Krewe of Diversion Boat parade Feb. 22 The 30th annual Krewe of Diversion Mardi Gras boat parade floats Saturday, March 1 – Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras – 461 Sittig St. at Eunice Recreation Complex. 9 a.m-4 p.m. Mardi Gras run begins at 9 a.m. Children’s parade in downtown Eunice at 3 p.m 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. Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana is a family-friendly festival and even has an entire day devoted to kids. Children’s Day, a free event, combines Mardi Gras fun with culture, music and learning. Mardi Gras Children’s Parade - The 2025 Mardi Gras Children’s Parade at 3:30 p.m. is a family-friendly highlight of the Mardi Gras season! As When is Mardi Gras 2025? This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4. Ash Wednesday is on March 5, the day marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Catch beads and fun throws at Mardi Gras parades in the Baton Rouge area. This year, Fat Tuesday falls on March 4. In early February, local krewes will have 2025 Parade schedule for Mardi Gras celebrations in and around the capital area BATON ROUGE — Carnival is longer than usual this year, running eight weeks and two days. By tradition, king cake KROUX OF BARKUS PARADE AND CELEBRATION: 11 a.m.. Sidney Hutchinson Park, 30397 La. 1029, Walker. The half-mile pet procession will begin near the outdoor pavilion and follow the park's walking path. Barricades will be placed along the parade route starting Thursday, February 20, 2025, and will remain until after the parade on Saturday, February 22, 2025. They will be repositioned on Thursday, February 27, 2025, and remain in place until the final parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Featuring live Zydeco music, a parade, 5000+ bead throws, DJ’s, roaming entertainment, specialty food, vendors, and dancing. The annual LONG BEACH MARDI GRAS at Shoreline Village and Rainbow Harbor returns on Saturday, March 1st, 2025. Parade at 2:30pm! This year, the Mardi Gras will be honoring our King Austin Metoyer. A group throws pink plastic chicken feet at a crowd at the annual Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade in 2013. Walker. Kroux of Barkus at 11 a.m. Local & Regional News Louisiana News Mardi Gras La Riviére Children’s Mardi Gras Parade & Chicken Chase. Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. Krotz Springs. Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival & Parade. Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. Lebeau. Sunset Kidz Wagon Parade. Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. Sunset. Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras. March 1 at 3 p.m. Eunice. Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade. March 4 at 11 a.m. Opelousas. Courir de Mardi The Alexandria Mardi Gras Association’s Krewes Parade will be held on Sunday, March 2, at 2 p.m. Ready to laissez les bons temps rouler? Check out this list to find out when area parades are set -Krewe of Omega Parade at 2:00 PM-Lighted Boat Parade at 7:00 PM. Sunday, March 2 - Mardi Gras Children's Day - start time TDB-Children's Parade at 3:30 PM. Monday, March 3 - Presentation of 2025's royal courts at the Royal Gala at 7:00 PM. Tuesday, March 4 - Downtown Mardi Gras Block Party-Mardi Gras in the ZONE (kid's zone) - 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM Here are all of the details for the Krewe of Endymion Parade that rolls in New Orleans, Louisiana for 2025 Mardi Gras. See the date, time, parade route and more. If you want to enjoy the revelry of Mardi Gras 2025 while away from New Orleans, NOLA.com's Parade Cam Presented by NewOrleans.com is the answer. It's back this year to give you the best seat in
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