Carnival season has arrived in the Capital Region! Gather your little ones, pick a parade, and get ready to catch some beads and make lasting memories. Before heading out, take a moment to research the parades to find the one that’s perfect for your family’s adventure!
Krewe of Denham Springs
Denham Springs High School down Range Avenue at 3 p.m. on February 15. The theme this year is The Greatest Show. thekreweofdenhamsprings.com
Krewe of Oshun Parade and Festival
Harding Boulevard and Scotlandville Parkway in Baton Rouge, from noon–6 p.m., on February 15. A vibrant parade and festival with family-friendly activities to celebrate Mardi Gras. kreweofoshunbr2025.eventbrite.com
CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts
Downtown Baton Rouge, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., on February 16. The theme is Dog of Bones: House of the Waggin’. Enjoy a pet-friendly parade featuring costumed pets and family fun. caaws.org
Donaldsonville’s Mardi Gras Parade
Runs from Marchand Drive and Church Street to Railroad Avenue, ending at Mississippi Street at 2 p.m. on February 16. donaldsonville-la.gov
Krewe of Artemis
Downtown Baton Rouge, starting at 7 p.m. on February 21. An all-female parade offering a family-friendly environment with creative floats and throws. kreweofartemis.net
Krewe Mystique de la Capitale
Downtown Baton Rouge at 2 p.m. on February 22. Krewe Mystique always brings it with beautiful floats, marching bands, and a whole lot of throws. krewemystique.com
Krewe of Ascension Mambo
Ascension Parish at 2 p.m. on February 22. The theme is Parading Through the Decades. ascensionparish.net
Krewe of Orion
Downtown Baton Rouge at 6:30 p.m. on February 22. Parade goers will be treated to a line of exciting, colorfully-lighted, and tractor-pulled floats. kreweoforion.com
Krewe of Tickfaw Mardi Gras Boat Parade
Tickfaw River at 1 p.m. on February 22. Features 25+ boats. The theme this year is Disney on the Tickfaw. Money raised supports the Springfield Fire Rescue. springfieldfirerescue.com
Kroux of Barkus: Bark in the Park
Sidney Hutchison Park, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m., on February 22. Activities include live music, market and food vendors, and pet portraits. facebook.com/cityofwalkerparksandrec
Mid City Gras
North Boulevard at 1 p.m. on February 23. The parade begins at the corner of North Boulevard and 19th and ends at the end of North Boulevard when it meets South Foster Drive. midcitygras.org
Krewe of Southdowns
Southdowns neighborhood at 7 p.m. on February 28. Embark on a wild safari, rain or shine, during the annual parade. southdowns.org
Spanish Town Parade Party
Capitol Park Museum, from 8 a.m.–2 p.m., on March 1. Enjoy a prime front street viewing of the Spanish Town Parade, complete with clean indoor restrooms and delicious food. Indulge in king cake and bring the kids to enjoy face painting and activities/games in the dedicated kid’s zone. eventbrite.com
Krewe of Shenandoah
Begins on Jones Creek Road, enters Shenandoah neighborhood, loops around and ends back on Jones Creek Road, at 6:30 p.m. on March 3. The theme is May the Course Be with You. kreweofshenandoah.com
