Schedule for Mardi Gras parades in, near Baton Rouge in 2025

Baldwin Mardi Gras parade canceled; construction, recent shootings to blame

BALDWIN, La. (NEWS 15) — Baton Rouge Police Chief Anthony Gibson said this year's Mardi Gras parade will not roll. He made the announcement on Wednesday, January 8. Chief Gibson cited construction on US 90 and a rash of recent…

Baldwin 2025 Mardi Gras parade canceled, police chief says

BALDWIN, La. (KLFY) -- The 2025 Carnival season will be a little less festive in St. Mary Parish, after Baldwin officials have announced its Mardi Gras parade, scheduled for March 1, has been canceled. Baldwin Police Chief Anthony Gibson said the decision to cancel the parade was his. He cited road construction and the spate of recent shootings in the city as the reasons for the cancellation. "We got construction going on on US-90 that causes a …

Schedule for Mardi Gras parades in, near Baton Rouge in 2025

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) -- Catch beads and fun throws at Mardi Gras parades in the Baton Rouge area. This year, Fat Tuesday falls on March 4. In early February, local krewes will have decorative and themed floats rolling in parades. Here's the Baton Rouge area Mardi Gras parade schedule for 2025. Saturday, Feb. 10 Kroux of Barkus: 11 a.m. in Walker. Saturday, Feb. 15 Krewe of Oshun: Noon parade and 2 p.m. festival in Scotlandville. Krewe o…