Can’t make it to New Orleans this Mardi Gras holiday? Here are some fun events happening around Baton Rouge during the month of February.
Feb 11- Mardi Gras Mambo: This popular race takes place in downtown Baton Rouge and offers participants the chance to run a 10K, a 15K, or a one-mile “Fun Run,” geared towards families with children. Registration for the event is open until the day of the race. For more information, visit runmambo.com
Feb 11- Krewe of Orion: This parade rolls through downtown Baton Rouge at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are also still available for purchase for their annual masquerade. For more information, visit kreweoforion.com
Feb 18- Krewe Mystique de la Capitale: The Krewe Mystique will be rolling downtown at 2 p.m. For more information and a view of the parade route, visit krewemystique.com
Feb 18- Krewe of Diversion Boat Parade: The Krewe of Diversion will sail at noon down the Diversion Canal and Amite River. The parade will be followed by a live auction with its proceeds benefiting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. For more information, visit the Facebook event page here.
Feb 19- Mystic Krewe of Mutts: Taking place in downtown Baton Rouge, bring your furry friend to the Mystic Krewe of Mutts for a full day of fun. Starting at 10 a.m., there will be food vendors, merchant booths and other activities. The parade starts at 2 p.m., followed by an after-party from 3 to 5p.m. Parade-goers can register their pet beforehand to march in the parade or on the day of. For more information, go to caaws.org
Feb 24- Krewe of Southdowns: Join the Krewe of Southdowns for its 30th anniversary. This parade will roll at 7 p.m. in the Southdowns neighborhood. For more information, go to southdowns.org
Feb 25- Fourth Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy musical entertainment for free at the Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival. This event takes place at North Boulevard Town Square and is family friendly. Local food, beverages and art will be featured at the festival. For more information, visit brmardigrasfest.com
Feb 25- Spanish Town Parade: This popular and historic parade will be rolling through Spanish Town starting at 12 p.m.. For more information, go to spanishtownmardigras.com
Feb 26- Krewe of Comogo: The Krewe of Comogo will be rolling in Plaquemine at 7 p.m. Visit kreweofcomogo.org for more information
Feb 26- Livonia Carnival Association Parade: This parade will be rolling through Livonia at 1 p.m. For more information, visit this site.
Feb 26- Krewe of Good Friends of the Oaks: This Krewe will be rolling in Port Allen starting at 1 p.m. To find out more, clickhere.
Feb 27, Lundi Gras- Krewe of Old River Landing: This parade will be rolling in Batchelor, LA, beginning at 11 a.m. For more information, go to pctourism.org
Feb 28, Mardi Gras- Community Center of Pointe Coupee: Rolling through New Roads, LA, this parade will begin at 11 a.m. For more information, go to pctourism.org
Feb 28, Mardi Gras- New Roads Lions Club Parade: This parade will also roll through New Roads, beginning at 2 p.m. For more information, visit pctourism.org
If you’re looking for more parades, click here for a complete parade schedule. If you know of an event we missed, send an email to [email protected].
