This site contains the Baton Rouge Mardi Gras 2010 parades, schedule and routes.
Mardi Gras Baton Rouge is on Tuesday February 16, 2010.
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NOTE FROM CLARENCE THE CAJUN DJ:
Please listen to my Cajun radio show evey Saturday night from 7-8pm on WBRH 90.3 FM. Also, I maintain an email list where I send out the schedule of cajun and zydeco music events in the Baton Rouge area. I email the schedule every couple of weeks. If you would like for me to add you to the email list, send an email to me at cajunclarence (type the at sign) gmail.com with the subject saying "Clarence's Baton Rouge Cajun email list". To see the content of my emails, take a look at Clarence's Baton Rouge Cajun and Zydeco schedule. Have a bon temp cher!
Baton Rouge Mardi Gras 2010 Parade Schedules:
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at 3:00pm: The Krewe Of Denham Springs Mardi Gras 2010 parade
is in Denham Springs (just east of Baton Rouge). kreweofdenhamsprings.com
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at 6:00pm: The Baton Rouge Krewe Of Jupiter Mardi Gras 2010 parade
is in Downtown Baton Rouge. www.kreweofjupiter.com
Sunday January 31, 2010 at 1:30pm: The Baton Rouge CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts 2010 Mardi Gras Dog Parade
is in Downtown Baton Rouge. The parade starts at North Blvd. and 5th street. There also host an event called "Bark in the Park" that will be in Downtown Baton Rouge along North Blvd. from 10am-3:30pm. www.caaws.org CAAWS does not receive any government assistance and subsists solely from private donations and memberships. Please support CAAWS so that we may continue with the work we do. All donations and memberships are tax-deductible.
Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 7pm: The Baton Rouge Krewe of Artemis Mardi Gras parade 2010
is in Downtown Baton Rouge. kreweofartemis.net
Saturday February 6, 2010 at noon: The 2010 Head of Island Krewe of Diversion boat parade
is in Head of Island (South of Baton Rouge). The Mardi Gras 2010 route is near the area 1 mile east of Highway 16 Bridge on the Amite River. In 2010, it starts at the Diversion Canal and ends at Manny's Bar for an afterparty. www.riverratrob.com
Saturday February 6, 2010 at 12:30pm: The Krewe of St. Amant Boat Mardi Gras Parade 2010
is just south of Baton Rouge. www.kreweofstamant.com 2
Saturday February 6, 2010 at 2pm: The Baton Rouge Krewe Mystique de la Capitale Mardi Gras 2010 parade
is in Downtown Baton Rouge. www.krewemystique.com
Saturday February 6, 2010 at 2pm: The Baton Rouge Krewe of Romany Mardi Gras parade 2010
is in Downtown Baton Rouge. www.kreweofromany.org This is a new Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade in 2010. For their first year, their parade will be a subset of Krewe Mystique de la Capitale.
Saturday February 6, 2010 at 6:30 pm: The Baton Rouge Krewe of Orion Mardi Gras 2010 parade
is in Downtown Baton Rouge. www.kreweoforion.com
Sunday February 7, 2010 at 11am: The Addis Volunteer Fire Department Mardi Gras parade 2010
is in Addis (across the river from Baton Rouge). Begins on Front Street. www.wbrcouncil.org
Friday Feb 12, 2010 at 7pm: The Mardi Gras 2010 Baton Rouge Krewe of Southdowns Mardi Gras parade
is in Baton Rouge in the Southdowns neighborhood. www.southdowns.org
Saturday February 13, 2010 at noon: The Baton Rouge Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade 2010
is in Downtown Baton Rouge. www.spanishtownmardigras.com
Saturday February 13, 2010 at 4pm: The Baton Rouge Krewe of Poseidon Gras parade 2010
is in Downtown Baton Rouge. www.kreweofposeidon.com This is a new Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade in 2010.
Sunday February 14, 2010 at 1pm: The Port Allen Krewe of the Good Friends of the Oaks Mardi Gras 2010 Parades
is in Port Allen (across the river from Baton Rouge). www.westbatonrouge.net
Tuesday February 16, 2010 at 11am: The New Roads Annual Community Center Carnival Club Mardi Gras 2010 Parades
is in New Roads (West of Baton Rouge). www.newroadsmardigras.org
Tuesday February 16, 2010 at 1:30pm: The New Roads Lions Carnival Parade 2010
is in New Roads (West of Baton Rouge). www.newroadsmardigras.org New Roads hosts the state’s oldest Mardi Gras celebration outside New Orleans. New Roads’ first recorded ball was held in 1881 and its earliest-known parade rolled in 1897. Each year, as many as 90,000 revelers visit the Pointe Coupee Parish seat, located on the banks of beautiful False River, to enjoy the family-friendly celebration of lavish floats, high stepping bands and dance teams, resplendent royalty, tons of throws, great local cuisine and wholesome day-long fun. Unlike the parades in New Orleans and elsewhere, New Roads’ parade participation is open to the public, new floats are built each year and there is an abundance of parking adjacent to the parade route and in off-street parking areas. Mardi Gras falls on February 16 in 2010, and New Roads is set to stage its biggest, most elaborate and greatest family-oriented Carnival celebration ever.
Saturday Feb 20, 2010 at 8:30am: The Baton Rouge Amedisys Mardi Gras Mambo 10K and 1 mile Fun Run
(this is not a parade, but it is a jogging and running event) is in Downtown Baton Rouge. Now in its 12 year, the Amedisys Mardi Gras Mambo 2010 10k and One Mile Fun Run will take place on February 20th, 2010. In 2010, over 1,000 runners participated in the Mambo! Our fast and flat 10k course will give every participant an interesting and exciting tour of scenic downtown Baton Rouge and the campus of Louisiana State University. Come experience authentic Louisiana 2010 at every turn! New for 2010: Chip Timing! For the first time the Amedisys Mardi Gras 2010 Mambo 10k will be chip timed! The Amedisys Mardi Gras Mambo 10k is an official qualifier for the Crescent City Classic. For more information www.brasf.com or email: mambo@brasf.com
Sat February XX, 2010 at XXpm (NO PARADE IN 2010!) : The Krewe of Wrecks Boat Parades
on the Tickfaw River by Shelly O'Neil Estates 2. After Party at Blood River Landing at Crazy Skipper Charlie's Fun House. www.dundeeproductions.com/Krewe_of_Wrecks.html
Baton Rouge's Cajun and Zydeco Radio Shows:
Sat 7pm-8pm WBRH 90.3 FM (Cajun) Clarence's show
Sat 5am-7am WYPY 100.7 FM (Cajun) Roland Doucet's Cajun Radio show
Sun 7pm-9pm KLSU 91.1FM (Cajun/Zydeco) The Front Porch Fais Do-Do Cajun/Zydeco show with LSU students DJ Roux and DJ File' Gumbo. It broadcasts on the web at www.klsuradio.fm Request line: (225) 578-5578
Baton Rouge Cajun and Zydeco Dances
While in Baton Rouge, check out some cajun and zydeco dances. The 2010 schedule is located at Clarence's Baton Rouge Cajun and Zydeco Schedule.
Mardi Gras Balls in the Baton Rouge Area for the 2010 Mardi Gras Season:
2010 MARDI GRAS SEASON CORONATIONS & BALLS:
Jan 08, 2010 Krewe Mystique's Kings Cake Party www.krewemystique.com
Jan 09, 2010 Krewe of Jupiter Jubilee Ball www.kreweofjupiter.com
Jan 16, 2010 Krewe of Artemis Soiree Ball www.kreweofartemis.net
Jan 16, 2010 Krewe of Iduna Ball
Jan 16, 2010 Krewe of Apollo Bal Masque www.apollobatonrouge.com
Jan 20, 2010 Krewe Mystique de la Capitale Ball www.krewemystique.com
Jan 23, 2010 Krewe of Poseidon Promenade Ball www.kreweofposeidon.com
Jan 23, 2010 Krewe of Southdowns Royal Ball www.southdowns.org
Jan 29, 2010 Karnival Krewe de la Louisiane Ball karnivalkrewe.com
Jan 30, 2010 Krewe of Cypress Carnival Ball
Jan 30, 2010 Krewe of Desk & Derrick Ball www.ddcbr.org
Jan 30, 2010 Spanish Town Ball www.spanishtownmardigras.com
Jan 30, 2010 Krewe of Lyonnesse krewelyonnesse.com
Jan 30, 2010 Krewe of Romany Ball www.kreweofromany.org
Feb 06, 2010 Krewe of Achilles Ball
Feb 06, 2010 Krewe of Orion Masquerade Ball www.kreweoforion.com
Feb 06, 2010 Krewe of Tucumcari Ball
Tuesday February 16, 2010 IS MARDI GRAS DAY.
I have a list of the top 40 Mardi Gras songs and music at www.cajunradio.org/top40mardigras.html Please listen to Clarence's Cajun radio program in Baton Rouge. on Saturdays 7pm-8pm on WBRH 90.3 FM View Clarence's Baton Rouge Cajun and Zydeco Schedule.
This is located at www.cajunradio.org/batonrougemardigras.html
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These are the Baton Rouge Mardi Gras 2010 (Fat Tuesday season) parades schedules, routes and official web sites of the Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Krewes. Mardi Gras Baton Rouge 2010 continues through Mardi Gras day which is on Tuesday February 16, 2010. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday and Baton Rouge is French for Red Stick. Mardi Gras Baton Rouge 2010: The Capital city boasts of parades that are as fun as the krewes in New Orleans, but much more family friendly. That is, of course, with the exception of the wild and wacky Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade where almost anything goes. The Baton Rouge Mardi Gras parades in 2010 are the Baton Rouge Spanish Town Mardi Gras Ball, Krewe of Artemis, Krewe Mystique de la Capitale, Krewe of Romany, Krewe of Orion, Mystic Krewe of Mutts, Krewe of St. Amant Boat Parade, Krewe of Denham Springs, Krewe of Poseidon, Port Allen Krewe of Good Friends of the Oaks Parade, Baton Rouge Nextel Mardi Gras Mambo 10K Run, Port Allen Krewe of Touch of Class Civic and Social Club Parade, Addis Volunteer Fire Department Mardi Gras parade, Baton Rouge Krewe Of Jupiter parade, Krewe of Southdowns and the Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade 2010.
KREWE OF JUPITER, "Jupiter Rocks the Universe" 6:30 p.m. On a full moon Saturday night Jupiter Mardi Gras 2010 Baton Rouge parade rolls to the streets at 6:30 p.m. Parade begins at the corner of Government Street and St. Philip Street, and ending at the corner of Convention Street & S. River Road. Jupiter's 2010 Dignataries include King Kirk Napoli, Queen Tammy Napoli, and Grand Marshal is David St. Romain. The weather will be cool and the party will be hot, so take a walk on the wild side and join the fun! Jupiter Jubilee is Saturday, January 9th at the Baton Rouge River Center, 6:30 p.m. The theme is JUPITER ROCKS THE UNIVERSE. Revelers will rock the night away to the sounds of KINGSROE. The sun, moon and various planets will be featured during the tableau. Tickets are on sale. Jupiter's Jam, Saturday, January 30th at the Hilton Capitol Center, following the parade. Entertainment provided by The Gutter Sharks.
CAAWS MYSTIC KREWE OF MUTTS MARDI GRAS PARADE "2010: A Space Pawdyssey, Greetings, Humans! We Come for Treats!" 1:30 p.m. North Boulevard Downtown Baton Rouge's 11th Annual 2010 CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras Dog Parade. Dress your canine pal in super-sleuth style and join the MARDI GRAS DOG PARADE. The parade begins at North Boulevard and 5th Street, proceeding east to 9th Street, turning left onto 9th Street, 9th Street to North Boulevard and ending at the 4th Street & 5th Street area. "Bark in the Park" will be held along the North Boulevard median between 4th Street & 5th Street from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The Costume Contest will be at North Boulevard and 4th Street. Join in one of the year's best-loved Baton Rouge 2010 Mardi Gras events and help raise funds for a great CAAWS -- animal welfare in the greater Baton Rouge area. CAAWS does not receive any government assistance and subsists solely from private donations and memberships. Please support CAAWS so that we may continue with the work we do. All donations and memberships are tax-deductible. For more information contact CAAWS at 270-5192 or by e-mail us at caawsmail@yahoo.com
KREWE OF ARTEMIS, ”Artemis Remembers Her Childhood" 7 p.m. Baton Rouge’s first and only all-female parading Baton Rouge Mardi Gras 2010 Krewe was founded in 2001 with the mission of focusing on a family style Mardi Gras event that could be enjoyed by people of all ages. The Krewe features a full length New Orleans style night parade in downtown Baton Rouge. The Krewe of Artemis rolls to the streets at 7 p.m. at the corner of St. Philip Street & South Boulevard. 2010 theme is "Artemis Remembers Her Childhood" honoring such stories that bring us back to our childhood such as, The Three Little Pigs, Jungle Book, Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe and Peter Pan to name a few along with the usual carnival favorites beep cars and marching bands. St. Augustine from New Orleans will be joining us again this year to march down the streets of Baton Rouge.
Saturday Feb 20, 2010 AMEDISYS MARDI GRAS MAMBO 10K! Walk at 8:30 a.m., 10K Run, 9 a.m. The 11th Annual Mardi Gras Mambo 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk at 8:30 a.m. and the 10K (6.2 miles) at 9 a.m. begins at the Sheraton Atrium Flat and past the plantations and a loop through the LSU campus and back to downtown Baton Rouge. The Mambo will give every participant an interesting and exciting tour of scenic downtown Baton Rouge and the campus of Louisiana State University. Come experience authentic Louisiana at every turn. For more information call Chris at 382-3596.
KREWE MYSTIQUE de la CAPITALE 2 p.m. The Krewe Mystique rolls to the streets at 2 p.m. Parade begins and ends at the corner of Government Street & St. Philip Street. Krewe Mystique de la Capitale Mardi Gras Baton Rouge 2010 held its first parade in 1977 and has continued with its annual Mardi Gras Parades to this date. Our parade consists of approximately 25 to 30 floats representing our krewe along with many local businesses and charitable organizations. With the addition of several bands and many other marching groups, our parade is a wonderful experience for the people who come to take part. We consider our event to be a very family friendly parade, enjoyable for all ages. For this year's parade Mystique will be honored by the presence two additional Mardi Gras groups marching in our parade. The first, one of the oldest walking clubs in Louisiana “Pete Fountains-Half Fast Walking Club" out of New Orleans. Secondly, the Krewe of Romany from right here in Baton Rouge, parading for the first time. It all promises to be one of the best parades the Capital City has seen.
KREWE OF ORION, "Love Is In The Air" 6:30 p.m. The Krewe of Orion Baton Rouge 2010 Mardi Gras parades rolls through the streets of downtown Baton Rouge at 6:30 p.m. Parade begins and ends at the corner of Government Street and St. Philip Street. Come see the 11th anniversary of Baton Rouge’s first traditional New Orleans style night-time carnival parade. Parade goers will be treated with exciting, colorful floats with masked and costumed riders, throwing themed parade and float medallions, Krewe of Orion signature footballs, cups, plush animals, doubloons, lighted throws, parade themed medallions, and beads. The parade also features marching bands and other walking and riding units. Orion's Masquerade is the place to be before, during and after the parade. For 2010, the Baton Rouge River Center will be jumpin' as the Krewe of Orion's colorful floats and bands parade indoors through the River Center Exhibition Hall showering guests with a multitude of throws. The Masquerade Celebration will feature the incredible action and music of the Dance Express Band. Chosen "America's Best Dance Band" in 2006 by the National Music Awards, Dance Express is a high energy, visual, and interactive band. For Masquerade reserved ticket information for this formal event and more information about the Krewe of Orion, visit the krewe’s website.
SPANISH TOWN PARADE, "XXXpress It" 12 Noon The 30th Annual Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade 2010 begins at 12 noon on State Capitol Drive. Spanish Town rolls out with a fleet of 70 floats. Dancing to the marching bands, hands poised for catching goodies, eclectic attire is the order of the day. Come early and bring your lawn chairs. 2010 Dignataries include King Mr. Tom Sylvest, Queen Ms. Liz Walker & the Grand Marshal Mr. Nick Spitzer. Spanish Town's 21st Annual Ball will be held on Saturday, January 30th at the Baton Rouge River Center. The doors will open at 7 p.m. Dress will be costume or creative formal put your best ideas to work! For more information contact Bruce Childers @ 343-8378. NOTE** The Alcohol Free Zone is designated from the north side of Convention Street between 5th and 7th Streets.
KREWE OF POSEIDON, "Mardi Gras Myths and Legends" 4 p.m. 2010 rolls out with Baton Rouge's newest Mardi Gras parade, the Krewe of Poseidon. Our vision is to bring to Baton Rouge a co-ed Krewe that is as fun-loving as it is diverse. Poseidon will follow the historic route of downtown Baton Rouge immediately following the Spanish Town Parade. The Poseidon illuminated seahorse and Inaugural collectible polystones will certainly be the main items parade goers will want to catch. Be sure to look for Silvio the Seahorse, one of our over-sized plush silver and royal blue seahorses riders will be throwing into the crowd! Parade Grand Marshalls include Randy Jackson from the rock band Zebra, local artist Chris LeBlanc, marching bands, dance troops, and a Poseidon Best Band Contest. Parade highlights include the newest night-time parade with illuminated floats all pulled with traditional tractors NOLA Style. Parade features our mascot “Neptune” and his following of walking fish. Poseidon Promenade will be held at the Marriott Hotel on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 at 7 p.m. The formal affair includes an open bar and food with ticket purchase. Entertainment provided by "GTO," a ten piece band with horns guaranteed to get the place rockin’!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2010 AMEDISYS MARDI GRAS MAMBO 10K! Walk at 8:30 a.m., 10K Run at 9 a.m. The 11th Annual Mardi Gras Mambo 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk at 8:30 a.m. and the 10K (6.2 miles) at 9 a.m. begins at the Belle of Baton Rouge / Sheraton Atrium and past the plantations and a loop through the LSU campus and back to downtown Baton Rouge. The Baton Rouge Mardi Gras 2010 Mambo will give every participant an interesting and exciting tour of scenic downtown Baton Rouge and the campus of Louisiana State University. Come experience authentic Louisiana at every turn. For more information call Chris at 382-3596.
Mardi Gras 2010 Baton Rouge Parades are a lot of fun!