South Louisiana is gearing up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season and there are several parades and parties that will roll through the streets of Baton Rouge in celebration.

Catch beads and fun throws at Mardi Gras parades in the Baton Rouge area. This year, Fat Tuesday falls on March 4. In early February, local krewes will have decorative and themed floats rolling in parades.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Anthony Gibson said this year's Mardi Gras parade will not roll. He made the announcement on Wednesday, January 8. Chief Gibson

The 2025 Carnival season will be a little less festive in St. Mary Parish, after Baldwin officials have announced its Mardi Gras parade, scheduled for March 1, has been canceled. Baldwin Police Chief Anthony Gibson said the decision to cancel the parade was his.

Carnival season has begun in New Orleans and city officials recently announced the line-up for the upcoming Mardi Gras Festival.