Capital Region Mardi Gras

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Spanish Town Parade, Baton Rouge

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 25

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

February 8

Krewe of Southdowns Ball: Join the Krewe of Southdowns for its "Safari Ball," coming to De La Ronde Hall by Ruffino's in downtown Baton Rouge. The night promises delicious food, a cash bar, and live music by The Remnants. 7 pm–11 pm. $70 gets you in the door for open seating. bontempstix.com. southdowns.org. 

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Spanish Town Parade, Baton Rouge

February 15

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

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. 3 pm. Free. livingstontourism.com.

February 16

Mystic Krewe of Mutts: Bark your calendars for the CAAWs Mystic Krewe of Mutts parade, rolling in downtown Baton Rouge. This year's theme is "Game of Bones: House of the Waggin'." Bark in the Park events begin at 10 am, and the parade starts at 2 pm. caaws.org.

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Spanish Town Parade, Baton Rouge

February 21

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 22

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. 

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.

Addis Fireman's Mardi Gras Parade: In the little town of Addis, the Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor its family-friendly line of celebration for all. 1 pm.Visit the Addis Fireman's Mardi Gras Parade for details.

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Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge

Krewe of Tickfaw River: Mardi Gras comes to the Tickfaw River, with boats decked out in ways unimaginable. 1 pm. livingstontourism.com.

Krewe de Canines Dog Parade and Costume Contest:  Head to St. Francisville’s Parker Park for the inaugural parade to benefit the West Feliciana Animal Humane Society. This canine parade will be themed “Rolling on the River.” 2 pm. krewedecanines.com.

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 Burnside Ave, with this year's theme "Parading Through the Decades." 2 pm. visitlasweetspot.com. 

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

February 23

Mid City Gras: Baton Rouge’s freshest Mardi Gras parade returns to Mid City. The one-afternoon revel goes down North Blvd., ending at the intersection of North and Foster, and invites locals to “get nuts” with the theme "Squirrels on Film," featuring Mid City artists, musicians, and more in a wildly unpretentious neighborhood strut. 1 pm. midcitygras.org.

February 28 

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 "safari." 7 pm. southdowns.org.

March 1

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, Ervin “Maestro" Foster, and comedian Eddie “Cool” Deemer. Festival favorites are John “The Boss Man” Hall, the Phoenix Rouge Belly Dance Troupe, and Big Queen Tonya Ball Sylvas. 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. visitbatonrouge.com.

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Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge

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 "In Smiley Town Smiley Says...” Noon. mardigrasspanishtown.com.

Krewe of Chemin Neuf: This inaugural night parade, complete with lighted floats and local performances, will roll through New Roads with a family-friendly atmosphere. Gymnastics royalty "D-D" Breaux is the first grand marshal. 6 pm. kreweofcheminneuf.com.

March 2

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

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

March 3

Krewe of Shenandoah Parade: This second annual Baton Rouge parade rolls beginning at 6:30 pm near Woodlawn Middle School, with the golf-centric and Star Wars-adjacent theme "May the Course Be With You". kreweofshenandoah.com. 

March 4

Community Center of Pointe Coupee Parade: Every Carnival season for more than one hundred 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. Visit the New Roads Mardi Gras Facebook page for details.

New Roads Lion Club Parade: This bead-heavy annual parade follows right behind the Community Center of Pointe Coupee Parade. 2 pm. Visit the New Roads Mardi Gras Facebook page for details.