This site contains the Baton Rouge Mardi Gras 2009 parades, schedule and routes.
Mardi Gras Baton Rouge 2009 is on Tuesday February 24, 2009.
These are the Baton Rouge Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday season) 2009 parades schedules, routes and official web sites of the Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Krewes. Mardi Gras Baton Rouge continues through Mardi Gras day which is on Tuesday February 24, 2009. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday and Baton Rouge is French for Red Stick.
Mardi Gras Baton Rouge: 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 are the Baton Rouge Spanish Town Mardi Gras Ball, Krewe of Artemis, Krewe Mystique de la Capitale, Krewe of Orion, Mystic Krewe of Mutts, Krewe of St. Amant Boat Parade, Krewe of Denham Springs, 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.
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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 clarence@cajunradio.org 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!
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Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade Schedules:
Sat Feb 7, 2009 at 6:30pm - The Baton Rouge Krewe Of Jupiter Mardi Gras parade
is in Downtown Baton Rouge. www.kreweofjupiter.com
Fri Feb 13, 2009 at 7pm - The Baton Rouge Krewe of Artemis Mardi Gras parade
is in Downtown Baton Rouge. kreweofartemis.net
Sat Feb 14, 2009 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. The Amedisys Mardi Gras Mambo 10k and 1 mile fun run will give every participant an interesting and exciting tour of scenic downtown Baton Rouge and the campus of Louisiana State University. Both races begin at the Belle of Baton Rouge Atrium. Early packet pickup will take place on Friday, February 13th from 11am-7pm in the Iberville A room at the Belle of Baton Rouge Atrium. Race day check-in and registration will be held at the Atrium beginning at 7:30am. Race Start: 1-Mile: 8:30am start, 10k: 9:00am start For more information www.brasf.com or email: mambo@brasf.com
Sat Feb 14, 2009 at noon - The Head of Island Krewe of Diversion boat parade
is in Head of Island (South of Baton Rouge). Near the area 1 mile east of Highway 16 Bridge on the Amite River. Starts at the Diversion Canal and ends at Manny's Bar for an afterparty. www.riverratrob.com
Sat Feb 14, 2009 at 12:30pm - The Krewe of St. Amant Boat Mardi Gras Parade
is just south of Baton Rouge. www.kreweofstamant.com 2
Sat Feb 14, 2009 at 2pm - The Baton Rouge Krewe Mystique de la Capitale Mardi Gras parade
is in Downtown Baton Rouge. www.krewemystique.com
Sat Feb 14, 2009 at 3pm - The Krewe of Denham Springs Mardi Gras parade
is in Denham Springs (which is just east of Baton Rouge). There is no website. The parade route starts at Denham Springs High School on North Range Avenue and works its way south to Veterans Boulevard.
Sat Feb 14, 2009 at 6:30pm - The Baton Rouge Krewe of Orion Mardi Gras parade
is in Downtown Baton Rouge. www.kreweoforion.com
Sun Feb 15, 2009 at 10am - The Baton Rouge CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras Dog Parade
is in Downtown Baton Rouge. Bark in the Park, Downtown Baton Rouge along North Blvd. 10AM-4PM www.caaws.org
Sun Feb 15, 2009 at 11am - The Addis Volunteer Fire Department Mardi Gras parade
is in Addis (across the river from Baton Rouge). www.wbrcouncil.org
Sun Feb 22, 2009 at 1pm - The Port Allen Krewe of the Good Friends of the Oaks Mardi Gras Parade
is in Port Allen (across the river from Baton Rouge). www.westbatonrouge.net
Fri Feb 20, 2009 at 7pm - The Baton Rouge Krewe of Southdowns Mardi Gras parade
is in Baton Rouge in the Southdowns neighborhood. www.southdowns.org
Sat Feb 21, 2009 at noon - The Baton Rouge Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade
is in Downtown Baton Rouge. www.spanishtownmardigras.com
Sat Feb 21, 2009 at 1pm - The Krewe of Wrecks Boat Parade
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
Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 11am - The New Roads Annual Community Center Carnival Club Mardi Gras Parade
is in New Roads (West of Baton Rouge). www.newroadsmardigras.com
Tue Feb. 24, 2009 at 1:30pm - The New Roads Lions Carnival Parade
is in New Roads (West of Baton Rouge). www.newroadsmardigras.com
Mardi Gras Balls in the Baton Rouge Area for the 2009 Mardi Gras Season:
Oct. 4 Krewe of Orion Coronation Baton Rouge River Center
Nov. 16 Krewe of Jupiter Coronation Woman's Club
Jan. 10 Krewe of Jupiter Jubilee Baton Rouge River Center Exhibition Hall
Jan. 17 Krewe of Apollo Bal Masque Baton Rouge River Center Arena
Jan. 17 Krewe of Iduna Ball Pete Maravich Assembly Center
Jan. 17 Krewe of Artemis Soirée Baton Rouge River Center Ballroom
Jan. 24 Krewe of Achilles Ball Sheraton Atrium
Jan. 31 Krewe Mystique de la Capitale Ball Holiday Inn Select
Jan. 31 Spanish Town Ball Baton Rouge River Center Exhibition Hall
Feb. 6 Karnival Krewe de la Louisiane Ball River Center
Feb. 7 Krewe of Lyonnesse Ascension Civic Center
Feb. 7 Krewe of Cypress Ball Carl F. Grant Civic Center
Feb. 7 Krewe of Romany Ball River Center Arena
Feb. 7 Krewe of Jupiter Jam Hilton Capitol Center
Feb. 7 Krewe of Southdowns Ball TBA
Feb. 14 Krewe of Desk & Derrick Ball American Legion Hall
Feb. 14 Krewe of Orion Masquerade Ball River Center Exhibition Hall
Feb. 14 Krewe of Okeanos Ball Carl F. Grant Civic Center
Feb. 14 Krewe of Tucumcari Ball River Center Ballroom
Feb. 21 Krewe de Roi Ball Carl F. Grant Civic Center
Feb. 21 100 Black Men Mardi Gras Gala Baton Rouge River Center Ballroom
Tuesday February 24, 2009 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.
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Saturday, February 7th, 2009 Mardi Gras Baton Rouge Parade
KREWE OF JUPITER, "Love at the Movies"
6:30 p.m.
The Krewe of Jupiter rolls to the streets at 6:30 p.m. Parade begins at the corner of Government Street & St. Philip Street, Parade ends at the corner of Convention Street & S. River Road. Jupiter's 2009 Dignataries include King Marshall Grodner, Queen Donna Grodner and Grand Marshals are 100.7's Scott Robb and Michelle Lee.
Jupiter Jubilee is Saturday, January 10th at the Baton Rouge River Center, 6:30 p.m. The theme is Love at the Movies. Kingsroe is the band. The tableau will represent various award winning movies. Gone with the Wind, Phantom of the Opera, Cleopatra and Aladdin
Jupiter's Jam, Saturday, February 7th at the Hilton Capitol Center, 7 p.m. Entertainment by The Gutter Sharks (doors open at 6 p.m.)
Friday, February 13th, 2009 Mardi Gras Baton Rouge Parade KREWE OF ARTEMIS is at 7pm. The Krewe of Artemis rolls to the streets at 7 p.m. Parade begins and ends at the corner of Government Street & St. Philip Street. The Annual Artemis Soiree will be on Saturday, January 17, 2009, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) at the River Center Exhibition Hall. Entertainment To Be Announced.
Saturday, February 14th, 2009 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.
Saturday, February 14th, 2009 KREWE MYSTIQUE de la CAPITALE Mardi Gras Baton Rouge Parade is at 2pm. 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 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.
Saturday, February 14th, 2009 KREWE OF ORION,"Tour de France" Mardi Gras Baton Rouge Parade: 6:30 p.m. The Krewe of Orion rolls to the streets at 6:30 p.m. Parade begins and ends at the corner of Government Street and St. Philip Street. Orion's Masquerade, Saturday, February 14th, 7 p.m., at the Baton Rouge River Center Exhibition Hall with parade to roll indoors. Entertainment by Sensation Showband (doors open at 6:45 p.m.), formal attire, all seats reserved... see web site for more information and ticket sales.
Sunday, February 15th, Saturday, February 14th, 2009 Mardi Gras Baton Rouge Parade: CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras Dog Parade,"Bark in the Park!" 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This year's Mutts theme is "PAWRAIDERS OF THE LOST BARK!" Downtown Baton Rouge's 10th Annual CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras Dog Parade. Dress your canine pal in super-sleuth style and join the MARDI GRAS DOG PARADE in Downtown Baton Rouge. The parade will wag and bark its way up and down North Boulevard. Join in one of the year's best-loved 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
Saturday, February 21st Mardi Gras Baton Rouge Parade: SPANISH TOWN PARADE "Buy Yeaux Bailout" 12 Noon The 29th Annual Parade 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. 2009 Dignataries include King Mr. Rob Payer, Queen Ms. Margie Moore & the 2009 Grand Marshal is Mr. Jim “Batman” Spain. The 20th Annual Ball will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, January 31st at the Baton Rouge River Center. The doors will open at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 31. Live music starts at 7:30 and will be provided by The Bucktown Allstars opening for the Headliner Louisiana’s LeRoux, including Luther Kent, Jimmy Hall from Wet Willie and Steve Cropper from Booker T & the MG’s, Fame, The Great Stax Label and the Blues Brothers. 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.
Mardi Gras Baton Rouge Parade is a lot of fun.