Capital Region Mardi Gras

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Collin Richie

Capital Carnival Chicanery abounds this Mardi Gras Season, and—using our Baton Rouge Parade Calendar—you won't miss a single carousing opportunity. Visit individual parade websites for the most updated details on upcoming events. 

January 20

Krewe of Oshun Parade and Festival: Carnival games, eating contests, and other free family fun at BREC's Scottlandville Parkway Conservation Park for this fourth annual festival and parade. Parade—which features bands, dance teams, schools, businesses, and non profits in addition to entertainers and krewe members’ floats. Rolls at noon, festival carries on from 2 pm–6 pm. visitbatonrouge.com.

January 27

Feliciana Family & Friends Parade: Come watch local and area bands, marching groups, and riders' clubs participate in this Feliciana favorite, themed this year "Felxing Thru the Felicianas"—viewable from the Clinton Courthouse Square. Noon. Details at the Feliciana Family & Friends Facebook Page. 

Krewe of Southdowns Ball: Join the Krewe of Southdowns for its "Mad Hatter's Ball," coming to the Embassy Suites Hotel this year, and promising an open buffet dinner, a cash bar, and live music by The Remnants. 7:30 pm. $65 gets you in the door for open seating; a ten person table is $650 at bontempstix.com. southdowns.org. 

January 28

Mystic Krewe of Mutts: Bark your calendars for the CAAWs Mystic Krewe of Mutts parade, rolling for the 25th time in downtown Baton Rouge. Bark in the Park events begin at 10 am, and the parade starts at 2 pm. caaws.org.

February 2

Krewe of Artemis: The first all-female krewe in Baton Rouge begins and ends at the corner of St. Philip Street and Government Street. Revelers will be treated to themed throws, including the Krewe of Artemis’ signature High-Heeled Shoe. 7 pm. kreweofartemis.net.

February 3

Addis Mardi Gras Parade: In the little town of Addis, the Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor its family-friendly line of celebration for all. 11 am. westbatonrouge.net.

Krewe Mystique de la Capitale: The city’s oldest parading Mardi Gras krewe continues its mission to uphold Carnival season in the Capital City. Family oriented and fun for all ages, it starts at the River Center and winds around downtown. 2 pm. krewemystique.com.

Krewe of Ascension Mambo Parade: Prepare to be awed as the creative masterpieces that are Ascension Parish's Mardi Gras floats pass down Irma Boulevard to the corner of Highways 44 and 30. 4 pm. Details at the Krewe of Ascension Mambo Facebook Page. 

Krewe of Denham Springs: The Antique Village comes to life with people throwing trinkets at each other at noon from Denham Springs High School, and ends at Veteran’s Boulevard. Moved to 11 am due to inclement weather. Free. livingstontourism.com.

Krewe of Diversion: The annual Livingston boat parade benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital floats starting at noon at Manny's. Free. For more information, call (225) 939-2135.

February 4

Krewe of Orion: A Carnival-themed tractor pull through downtown Baton Rouge, this year's celebratory theme is "Orion's Silver Anniversary". Begins and ends at the River Center, where the after-party masquerade will be held. 6:30 pm. kreweoforion.com.

Kroux of Barkus: Doll–core galore meet pets on parade at Walker's Kroux of Barkus themed "Barkus & Barbie:Pawsitively Pink!" Held at Hutchinson Park, you can expect live Cajun and Zydeco tunes, a farmer's market, food trucks, and kids' activities. 10:30 am. livingstontourism.com. 

Mid City Gras: Baton Rouge’s freshest Mardi Gras parade returns to Mid City. The one-afternoon revel down North, from 22 Street to Baton Rouge Community College, invites locals to “get nuts,” featuring Mid City artists, musicians, and more in a wildly unpretentious neighborhood strut. 1 pm. midcitygras.org.

February 9 

Krewe of Southdowns: Catch this family-friendly flambeaux-inspired nighttime parade glittering and glaring along its usual route from Glasgow Middle School through the Southdowns neighborhood. This year's theme is "Southdowns in Wonderland". 7 pm. southdowns.org.

February 10

Krewe of Tickfaw Mardi Gras Boat Parade: Mardi Gras comes to the Tickfaw River on Saturday, with boats decked out in ways unimaginable. 2 pm. Details at the Krewe of Tickfaw-Mardi Gras on Tickfaw Facebook Page.  

Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival: An incredible line-up from Henry Turner Jr.'s Listening Room in North Boulevard Town Square is the highlight of this family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration. This year’s lineup to date features blues, soul, R&B, reggae, gospel, jazz, pop/rock, spoken word, and comedy. Performers to date include Henry Turner, Jr. & Flavor, The Listening Room All-Stars including Kelton ‘Nspire Harper, Ervin “Maestro Foster and comedian Eddie “Cool” Deemer. Festival favorites are SmokeHouse and Mamie Porter, John “The Boss Man” Hall, the Phoenix Rouge Dance Troupe and Big Queen Tonya Ball Sylvas. New this year are the Zydeco band Double Trouble, King Solomon and Two Crows for Comfort. Packages that come with meal tickets range from $50–$100. The Festival, though, is free to the public, and will be held from 10 am–7 pm. bontempstix.com.

Spanish Town Parade: Spanish Town’s annual parade of miscreants rolls from Spanish Town Road and Fifth Street, to Lafayette Street and Main.The krewes dole out dozens of infamously irreverent floats, with marching bands, dance troupes, and waves of pink throws. Come early. This year’s theme is "Flamingoville.” Noon. mardigrasspanishtown.com.

Walker's Kroux of Barkus: Glitter up the dogs and head to Sidney Hutchinson Park for Walker's Kroux of Barkus, starting at 10 am. Find the event on Facebook for more information. 

February 11

Krewe of Good Friends of the Oaks Parade: Residents of the Port Allen community “The Oaks” established this krewe in 1985, and it has been rolling right along ever since. 1 pm. westbatonrouge.net.

Krewe of Livonia Parade: Catch a dubloon, kiss a queen, follow the marching bands for miles—this traditional parade is fun for all ages. 1 pm. livoniala.net.

Must Luv Mardi Paws Parade: This adorable pet parade will start out on all fours in downtown Zachary at 2 pm, with the theme "Bark on de Bayou". Proceeds from local food and dog vendors will go toward homeless and stray dog rescue efforts. mustluvdogs.org.

February 12

Krewe of Comogo Night Parade: See Plaquemine like you never have before when Comogo rolls, sure to dazzle. 7 pm down Bellevue Drive. kreweofcomogo.com. 

Krewe of Shenandoah Parade: This brand-new Baton Rouge parade rolls beginning at 7 pm near Woodlawn Middle School, with the golf-centric theme "Par for the Course". kreweofshenandoah.com. 

February 13

Community Center of Pointe Coupee Parade: Every Carnival season for 102 years now the population of New Roads multiplies tenfold as parade-goers searching for a more laid-back time flock to the “Little Carnival Capital”. Rolls at 11 am through downtown New Roads. Facebook.

New Roads Lion Club Parade: This bead-heavy annual parade follows right behind the Community Center of Pointe Coupee Parade. 2 pm. pctourism.org.