Mardi Gras in West Baton Rouge!

February 2026

Mardi Gras season is back in West Baton Rouge, complete with festive parades and plenty of King Cake flavors to enjoy. The Addis Firemans Mardi Gras Parade rolls on February 7th at 1pm, followed by the Krewe of Good Friends of the Oaks on February 15th at 1pm. That evening, head to Plaquemine for the Krewe of Comogo Night Parade from 7-9pm. Stay the weekend at a local hotel or RV park and enjoy all the Mardi Gras fun.

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!

Make Your Own Valentine Card!

Get creative on February 12th at 4pm at the West Baton Rouge Parish Library – South Branch in Brusly. Families and all ages are invited to create a heartfelt Valentine card for someone special, with all supplies provided.

VALENTINE'S FUN

King Cakes!

Celebrate Mardi Gras in West Baton Rouge with the season’s sweetest treat—King Cakes! From traditional cinnamon-filled to unique and creative flavors, there’s a King Cake for everyone to enjoy. Check out our list of must-try King Cakes!

INDULGE

Mardi Gras Travels!

Make West Baton Rouge your Mardi Gras getaway destination! Enjoy affordable lodging and hassle-free parking, while experiencing the charm of West Baton Rouge, where hospitality awaits you at every turn.

STAY

R ecipes from the Westside

Louisiana Crab Cakes

Louisiana Bayou Bistro Crab Cakes are pan sauteed to a golden brown and topped with a crab and lemon butter sauce. Try your hand at the recipe, then head over to Louisiana Bayou Bistro for the full experience!

Recipe: Louisiana Crab Cakes

Courtesy: Louisiana Bayou Bistro – 441 S. Vaughan St., Brusly – Louisiana Bayou Bistro Website

Photos from the Westside

Want to show off the place you love to visitors? Tag posts #OnlyLouisiana & go on a Bayou Krewe adventure!

Photo Feature – Addis native and "American Idol" runner-up John Foster performed during Rose Parade in Pasadena on New Year’s Day celebrating Louisiana on the “Gulf to Gumbo” float!

Photo Credit: John Foster

Make sure to tag #WestBatonRouge to submit a favorite photo to feature!