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Mardi Gras

Float from Endymion 2024 inside the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La.

Endymion riders and fans share why they love the iconic krewe

By Lexie Ware, Entertainment Reporter February 28, 2025

Nothing compares to the excitement of Mardi Gras parades. From attending extravagant balls to catching prized throws, one parade has set a standard far above the rest: The Krewe of Endymion. Founded...

What’s Geauxing On: Inspiration for last-minute Mardi Gras outfits

By Gracie Guillot, Entertainment Reporter February 27, 2025

The Mardi Gras season is kicking off this weekend with several major parades across Louisiana. Spanish Town Parade: Saturday at 12 p.m. in Baton Rouge Krewe of Endymion: Saturday at 4 p.m. in Mid-City...

Baton Rouge Spanish Town parade 2024.

The history behind Baton Rouge’s Spanish Town parade and its iconic pink flamingos

By Ashlynn Baillio and Olivia Tomlinson February 27, 2025

Each year, a flock of two dozen, large flamboyant pink flamingos land in the LSU lakes, meaning one thing: Spanish Town Mardi Gras is near. These plywood birds are claimed by Baton Rouge locals who...

Entertainers wear intricately beaded traditional Mardi Gras costumes during LSU's Mardi Gras Mambo on Feb 25, 2025 on Tower Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Mardi Gras Mambo allows students to experience Louisiana’s biggest tradition

By Lana Lawson, Entertainment Reporter February 26, 2025

Campus Life brought food, beads and carnival fun at the Mardi Gras Mambo event held on Tower Drive. The Mardi Gras Mambo on Tuesday, Feb. 25 featured an exclusive LSU themed float, where students had...

A jester juggles Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, on Tower Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

PHOTOS: Mardi Gras Mambo

By Maleah Bourgeois and Alexis Persicke February 26, 2025

LSU Campus Life hosted Mardi Gras Mambo Tuesday, Feb. 25, on Tower Drive. The event featured performances and music from the Mardi Gras Indian Show and a brass band. LSU Dining provided festive food to...

What’s Geauxing on: LSU student serves as 2025 Queen of Endymion

By Gracie Guillot, Entertainment Reporter February 20, 2025

BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU freshman Emily Lousteau has been named the Queen of the Krewe of Endymion for 2025. The Honors College student comes from a family with a deep history in the Krewe. Her grandfather...

Mardi Gras flavored purple drink in front of king cake babies and confetti.

Ten Mardi Gras menus to check out around Baton Rouge

By Emily Bracher, Entertainment Reporter February 20, 2025

Mardi Gras is here and many restaurants, coffee shops and local businesses have added seasonal drinks and dishes to its menus. Whether it is a purple, green and gold beverage or a festive cookie, here...