MARDI GRAS, Baton Rouge

MARDI GRAS 2025: Your guide to parades and parties in Baton Rouge and beyond
Let the good times roll! South Louisiana is gearing up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season and there are several parades and parties that will roll through the streets of Baton Rouge and surrounding areas in celebration.
Mardi Gras 2025: See a schedule for parades in and near Baton Rouge
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. If you want to join in on the fun, here’s a parade schedule with a few routes to help you plan ahead.
Bundle up and head out to these 6 Mardi Gras parades in the Baton Rouge area this weekend
Six Mardi Gras parades are scheduled to roll in the Baton Rouge area this weekend. The best advice if you're going to one or all six: bundle up. Current weather forecasts indicate the temperature will be in the high 30s when the all-female Krewe of Artemis makes its way through downtown starting at 7 p.
Two parades made their way through downtown Baton Rouge on Saturday
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - On Saturday, Baton Rouge Mardi Gras started out with the Krewe Mystique de la Capitale. Families filled the streets for this parade to catch everything they could, but one family with a plan to catch more than others.
Krewe of Ascension Mambo's annual Mardi Gras parade rolls in Gonzales
The Krewe of Ascension Mambo parade rolled through the streets of Gonzales Feb. 22, adding a new chapter to the annual Mardi Gras tradition in the Ascension Parish city.
Mid City Gras parade in Baton Rouge postponed due to Sunday's weather forecast
Sunday's Mid City Gras parade in Baton Rouge has been postponed, the group announced Saturday in a Facebook post . There is a 100% chance of rain in the Baton Rouge area on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service, with 1 to 2 inches of precipitation possible.
Rain is in the New Orleans area forecast, will it dampen any Mardi Gras parades?
According to the Mardi Gras Decision Support Page, a web page dedicated to Carnival weather predictions, the New Orleans area has about a 45% chance of rain from 6 a.m. through 11 a.m. Sunday. Chances of rain go up to 64% for 12 p.m. through 5 p.m. and fall to 35% from 6 p.m. through 11 p.m.
Things to this weekend in Baton Rouge: Mardi Gras parades, Samantha Fish concert and more events
Attend the Krewe of Artemis parade Friday Head over to downtown Baton Rouge for the Krewe of Artemis parade on Friday, Feb. 21.  Attendees can expect to catch themed throws, including the Krewe of Artemis’ signature high-heeled shoe,
Krewe of Oshun parade brings Mardi Gras excitement to North Baton Rouge
The spirit of Mardi Gras filled the streets of Scotlandville as the Krewe of Oshun Parade rolled through North Baton Rouge, marking the official start of the Carnival season. Now in its fifth year, the parade brought music,
Baton Rouge weather: Rain, storms possible for Saturday Mardi Gras parades
If you’re going to a Mardi Gras parade this weekend in the Baton Rouge area, here’s what to know about the possibility of rain.
One Southeastern Louisiana Mardi Gras parade canceled, another rescheduled due to weather
The two parades were scheduled to roll on Sunday. Here's how to check the weather forecast for all parade days in the area.
Police step up patrols for drunk drivers during Mardi Gras season
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Police said they are stepping up patrols for drunk drivers during Mardi Gras season. You can expect ...
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Schedule for Mardi Gras parades in, near Baton Rouge in 2025
Catch beads and fun throws at Mardi Gras parades in the Baton Rouge area. This year, Fat Tuesday falls on March 4. In early ...
See the fanciful floats of the City of Trees parade as Sacramento celebrates Mardi Gras
Sacramento broke out the beads for a Mardi Gras Festival on Saturday night, with creative floats from the City of Trees parade illuminating Capitol Mall. The parade, in its fourth year, featured ...
Horses used during Mardi Gras 2025 available for adoption
Residents are being encouraged to consider adopting a horse used during Mardi Gras 2025. The adoptions are being made ...