Krewe of Orion | Spanish Town Parade | Krewe of Poseidon | Amedisys Mardi Gras Mambo 10K
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2010
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KREWE OF JUPITER, "Jupiter Rocks the Universe" |
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On a full moon Saturday night Jupiter 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. |
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2010
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CAAWS MYSTIC KREWE OF MUTTS MARDI GRAS PARADE |
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"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 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 |
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010
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KREWE OF ARTEMIS, ”Artemis Remembers Her Childhood" |
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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. |
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2010
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KREWE MYSTIQUE de la CAPITALE |
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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. 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. |
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KREWE OF ORION, "Love Is In The Air" |
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The Krewe of Orion 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. |
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2010
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SPANISH TOWN PARADE, "XXXpress It" |
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 The 30th 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. 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! NOTE** The Alcohol Free Zone is designated from the north side of Convention Street between 5th and 7th Streets. |
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 2010 rolls out with Baton Rouge's newest 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 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’! |
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2010
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AMEDISYS MARDI GRAS MAMBO 10K! |
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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 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. |
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Downtown Baton Rouge's 11th 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. 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. 
Baton Rouge’s first and only all-female parading Mardi Gras 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.
