Baton Rouge Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras Day - Tuesday, March 4, 2025
2025 PARADE DATES
Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge is an annual celebration attended by thousands each year who join in and experience the exciting activities hosted in the Red Stick. Baton Rouge offers a variety of parades, and it has become a favorite place for families looking to celebrate Mardi Gras.
Start planning your trip now to indulge in all of the Mardi Gras festivities, Baton Rouge restaurants, attractions and more! The family-friendly Baton Rouge Mardi Gras kicks off with traditional floats, fancy balls, excitement and entertainment for everyone. The annual parades include everything from beautifully designed floats, marching bands, costumed canines, lawn mower-pushing krewes and dancing for all to enjoy! Get here early so you don’t miss out on any of the fun and snag a front-row seat to a fun-filled Baton Rouge Mardi Gras parade.
And once Mardi Gras season rolls around, every bakery, restaurant and food store in Baton Rouge will create their own spin on Louisiana’s traditional king cake – including king cake bread pudding, martinis, cake balls, cupcakes, popsicles, ice cream, donuts and many more creative desserts. However, Baton Rouge’s dessert scene goes far beyond that, so come down and satisfy your sweet tooth. Don't forget to check out our king cake blog on where you can find the best treats in town!
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Upcoming Mardi Gras Parades and Events
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MARDI GRAS:
WHERE IS MARDI GRAS HELD IN BATON ROUGE?
Mardi Gras is held all throughout the city of Baton Rouge! Most parades roll through downtown Baton Rouge, but there are parades in neighborhoods, such as Krewe of Southdowns and Krewe of Oshun, that roll through the Southdowns neighborhood and North Baton Rouge.
IS MARDI GRAS HELD IN NEW ORLEANS OR BATON ROUGE?
Baton Rouge is home to many family-friendly Mardi Gras celebrations held throughout the entire Carnival Season.
HOW LONG IS MARDI GRAS?
Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge kicks off on Kings' Day on January 6, and ends on Mardi Gras day, or Fat Tuesday.
