Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

Contrary to popular belief, Mardi Gras can be a family-friendly celebration. The festival appears tailor-made for children, featuring floats crafted from the most imaginative minds, vibrant costumes and masks showcasing boundless creativity, and the air filled with joyful music during the parades. What’s more, the beads, doubloons, and other goodies tossed to the crowd from the floats are sure to delight children. As the season approaches, we’ve compiled the complete Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for you!

Mardi Gras 2025 is Tuesday, March 4th.

Madri Gras Fun Fact: Rex selected the official Mardi Gras colors in 1872 to honor the visiting Russian Grand Duke Alexis  Alexandrovich Romanoff, whose house colors were purple, green and gold.

2025 Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade Schedule:

Please check the individual parade organizations’ websites for updated details.

 

Krewe of Oshun
Saturday, February 14th – 12 PM

Parade will roll along Howell Boulevard. Festival will be held at BREC’s Scotlandville Parkway Conservation Park.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as we bring the spirit of Oshun to life. This in-person event promises an exciting parade and a lively festival that will leave you captivated.

Indulge in the rich culture and traditions of the Krewe of Oshun as you witness the dazzling floats, adorned with vibrant colors and intricate designs, make their way through the streets of Baton Rouge. Dance to the infectious rhythms of live music and join in the revelry with fellow attendees.

Experience the essence of Oshun, the goddess of love, beauty, and prosperity, as you explore the festival grounds. Savor delicious local cuisine, shop for unique crafts and souvenirs, and engage in various activities that showcase the vibrant spirit of Louisiana.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning guest, the 4th Annual Krewe of Oshun Parade and Festival guarantees an extraordinary day filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out on this incredible celebration of culture and community!

The parade starts on Harding Boulevard at Pembroke Street, west to Scenic Highway (U.S. 61), south to 72nd Avenue, and west to Howell Boulevard. The festival runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., with live music, carnival games, eating contests, vendors and family resources. For more information on the parade and festival, click here.


CAAWS MYSTIC KREWE OF MUTTS PARADE
Sunday, February 15th, 1 PM
North Boulevard Town Square

CAAWS signature annual fundraiser is the Krewe of Mutts Festival (which includes Bark in the Park, vendors, food trucks, pet contest, and the Mystic Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras Parade). It’s a dog-gone good day filled with family friendly fun activities, food, shopping, a doggy costume contest and the main event – an entertaining and adorable waling parade with families can dress up their dogs, decorate floats, and strut through downtown.


Krewe of Artemis
Friday, February 21st, 7:00 p.m

Starting on River Road near the Raising Cane’s River Center, the parade proceeds along River Road, turning right at Hollywood Casino to 3rd Street, then 4th, left on Main, right on 9th, left on Laurel, left on 6th, left on Convention, and left on River Road back to the River Center.

The Krewe of Artemis will roll through the streets of downtown Baton Rouge on Friday, February 21, 2025
at 7:00 p.m. Join the excited revelers as they line the parade route while joining in the festivities and
experiencing Baton Rouge Mardi Gras… Artemis style!! Revelers will be treated with themed throws, including the Krewe of Artemis’ signature High Heeled Shoe, along with footballs, light up tambourines, stuffed animals, float beads and lighted throws.


Krewe of Mystique de la CAPITALE

February 22nd, 2 PM
Downtown Baton Rouge

This family-friendly parade begins and ends at the intersection of River Road and St. Philip Street, next to the Raising Cane’s River Center. The route traverses much of Downtown Baton Rouge.

Celebrating 47 years of parading in Baton Rouge! Come out and see the oldest Mardi Gras Krewe that is family-oriented and fun for all ages. For additional information visit  https://krewemystique.com. 


Krewe of Orion

Saturday, February 22, at 6:30 PM
Downtown Baton Rouge

The Parade route starts at the intersection of St. Phillip Street and River Road and ends at the Raising Cane’s River Center.

Paradegoers will be treated to a line of exciting, colorfully-lighted, and tractor-pulled floats. On the floats, masked and costumed riders will throw plenty of themed parade medallions, Krewe of Orion signature footballs, lighted throws, and beads. Marching bands, dance groups, and marching units (all of 20 members or more) will be among the great sights and sounds at this wonderful family-oriented parade.


Krewe of Denham Springs

Saturday, February 15th, 3 PM

Begins at DSHS, travels down Range and turns right on Veterans. Free concert before AND after the annual parade!!

Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

The Krewe of Denham Springs was organized in November of 1980. The motto of the Krewe is “Laissez les bons temps rouler.” (“Let the good times roll.”) Their intention is to provide a family oriented, fun filled, local observance of Mardi Gras in the Denham Springs community. On February 22, 1981, the Krewe was officially recognized and the first parade rolled. There were 60+ charter couple members of the Krewe.
Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
Since its inception, the Krewe has become more organized, the size of the Krewe has varied as individual krewes formed, combined and disbanded through the years and the economy has turned sour. Each year, the Krewe of Denham Springs puts on a parade through downtown Denham Springs, throws a Mardi Gras ball for members and guests, and has an after party to celebrate the King and Queen after each parade. We strive to provide family fun for the community while having a good time ourselves, all in the spirit of Mardi Gras.

Krewe of Ascension Mambo – Gonzales
Saturday, February 22nd at 2:00 PM

Gonzales, La | Parade Route Begins on Irma Blvd and Ends at the corner of Hwy 44 and Hwy 30

 


Krewe of Mid City Gras 
Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 1 p.m –

CANCELLED

Mid City Gras is a 501c3 nonprofit committed to showcasing the vibrant and diverse community of Mid City.


Krewe of Southdowns
Friday, February 28th, 7 PM

Southdowns Neighborhood

Embark on a wild safari with us on February 28th 2025, rain or shine, in the Southdowns neighborhood for our 38th annual parade.
Children and pets are welcome.
Attendees are asked not to park on the parade route itself.
Off-route parking will be available.
For more information, visit our website at www.southdowns.org.

Kroux of Barkus/Bark in the Park – Walker 
Saturday, February 22nd, 11:00 AM

The ½ mile parade will begin by the Challenger’s Field parking lot and follow the walking path in the park.
Farmer’s/Vendor Market: 10am to 2pm
Pet Registration: 10:30am
Zumba Demostration with Ztime: 10:30am
Pet Parade: 11am
Live Music with the Cajun Roots Band: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
The 1/2 mile parade will begin by the Challenger’s Field parking lot and follow the walking path in the park.
The Kroux of Barkus pet parade will start at 11am. This year’s grand Marshall will be an adoptable pet representing the Walker Animal Shelter.
Bark in the Park will continue until 2pm. The activities will include live Cajun/Zydeco music with the band Cajun Roots, Market and Food vendors, Zumba demostration, and pet themed booths, including a professional photographer for pet portraits.
All proceeds will benefit the Walker Animal Shelter.

Port Allen
Krewe of Good Friends of the Oaks
Sunday, March 2nd, 1 PM

The west side’s only nighttime parade. Lighted throws, street parties, family fun! The 40th Krewe of Good Friends of the Oaks Mardi Gras parade will begin and end at the corner of the LA-1 Service Rd and Oaks Ave. The parade route is as follows: east on Oaks Ave to Jefferson Ave, north on Jefferson Ave to Court St, west on Court St to Sixth St, north on Sixth St to Louisiana Ave, east on Louisiana Ave to Jefferson Ave, south on Jefferson Ave to Oaks Ave, west on Oaks Ave to LA-1 Service Rd.


Krewe of Shenandoah Mardi Gras Parade 2025

Monday, March 3rd, 6:30 PM

Join the inaugural Krewe of Shenandoah parade! This is a family-friendly event for everyone!

 

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