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 24

Krewe of Southdowns Ball: Join the Krewe of Southdowns for its "Southdowns Vacation," 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. $65.75 gets you in the door for open seating. bontempstix.com. southdowns.org. 

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. Time TBD. krewedecanines.com.

January 31

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

Krewe of Oshun Parade and Festival: Carnival games, eating contests, and other free family fun at BREC's Scottlandville Parkway Conservation Park for this sixth annual festival and parade. The parade 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.

Krewe of Chemin Neuf: This night parade, complete with lighted floats and local performances, will roll through New Roads with a family-friendly atmosphere. 6 pm. kreweofcheminneuf.com.

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Spanish Town Parade, Baton Rouge

February 6

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

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Spanish Town Parade, Baton Rouge

February 7

Krewe of Diversion: The annual Livingston boat parade benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital floats starting at noon at Manny's. Free. livingstontourism.com.

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.

Krewe of Tickfaw River: Mardi Gras comes to the Tickfaw River, with boats decked out in ways unimaginable. 1 pm. livingstontourism.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. 2 pm. visitlasweetspot.com. 

Krewe of Orion: A Carnival-themed tractor pull through downtown Baton Rouge, this year's parade, themed "Famous Hollywood Faces," begins and ends at the River Center. 6:30 pm. kreweoforion.com.

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Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge

February 8

Mid City Gras: Baton Rouge’s freshest Mardi Gras parade returns to Mid City. The one-afternoon revel goes down North Blvd., ending at Baton Rouge Community College, and invites locals to “get nuts” with an annual squirrelly theme in this wildly unpretentious neighborhood strut. 1 pm. midcitygras.org.

February 13

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 "vacation." 7 pm. southdowns.org.

February 14

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 "Pink, Proud, and Provocative.” Noon. mardigrasspanishtown.com.

Royal Krewe of Royalty Parade: It's a parade fit for a king or queen, filled with dazzling floats, lively music, and festive energy. Rolls down Captain T T Harris Street in Plaquemine. 1 pm. ibervilleparish.com.

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. Packages that come with meal tickets range from $50–$100. A Festival pre-party will be held February 12 at Henry Turner Jr.'s Listening Room from 7 pm–11:30 pm. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. The Festival, though, is free to the public, and will be held from 10 am–7 pm. visitbatonrouge.com. bontempstix.com.

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Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge

February 15

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.

Zachary Mardi Gras Parade: Zachary's inaugural Mardi Gras parade is themed "Celebrating Everyday Heroes," and will feature the usual Mardi Gras magic—floats, marching bands, dance teams, car clubs, organizations, and local heroes. Begins at Church Street Park, continues along Main Street, and ends at Ridgeway. 2 pm. zmardigras.com.

Krewe of Comogo Night Parade: See Plaquemine like you never have before when Comogo rolls, sure to dazzle. 7 pm, starting at St. John the Evangelist Church and heading 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.

February 16

Krewe of Shenandoah Parade: This third annual Baton Rouge parade rolls beginning at 6:30 pm near Woodlawn Middle School, with the theme "Boogie on the Bayou." kreweofshenandoah.com. 

February 17

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 10 am through downtown New Roads. Visit the New Roads Mardi Gras Facebook page for details.

New Roads Lions Club Parade: This bead-heavy annual parade follows right behind the Community Center of Pointe Coupee Parade. 1 pm. Visit the New Roads Mardi Gras Facebook page for details.

February 21

Walker's Kroux of Barkus: Glitter up the dogs and head to Sidney Hutchinson Park for Walker's Kroux of Barkus, starting at 11 am. Find the event on Facebook for more information. 

February 22

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 "Hairy Pewter." Bark in the Park events begin at 10 am, and the parade starts at 2 pm. caaws.org.