Six Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras in the Red Stick.

The Big Easy isn’t the only place that celebrates Carnival season in a big way. The good times roll in Baton Rouge before Fat Tuesday with six parades (three daytime parades and three at night).

Get your costume together (or at least don purple, green and gold) and celebrate this wonderful Louisiana tradition in an atmosphere perfect for the whole family. Glittering floats, Carnival royalty, snazzy marching bands, throws, throws, throws! Come experience it all in the State Capital.

Richmond Inn and Suites is close to downtown and all the action. Make us your home base for all the revelry.

2018 Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

Click on the name of the parades to learn more.

What: Krewe of Orion

Where: Downtown

When: Saturday, January 27, 6:30 p.m.

What: Krewe of Mutts

Where: Downtown

When: Sunday, January 28, 10:30 a.m.

What: Krewe of Artemis Parade

Where: Downtown

When: Friday, February 2, 7 p.m.

What: Krewe of Mystique

Where: Downtown

When: Saturday, February 3, 2 p.m. 

What: Krewe of Southdowns

Where: Southdowns Neighborhood - Glasgow Middle School

When: Friday, February 9, 7 p.m.

What: Krewe of Spanish Town Parade

Where: Downtown

When: Saturday, February 10, noon

To learn more, check out the websites for the individual krewes (parade organizations).