Mardi Gras on the Westside

FEBRUARY 2023

We can’t wait for the Mardi Gras Mambo to hit the streets of West Baton Rouge! Catch family-friendly parades and a whole lot of “Throw Me Somethin’” along with all the bands, dancers, and glitz & glam of the carnival season!

Addis Fireman’s Mardi Gras Parade, Sat, Feb. 11 at 11am Addis
Krewe of Good Friends of the Oaks Parade, Sun., Feb. 19 at 1pm Port Allen

West Baton Rouge Mardi Gras

Let Them Eat Cake!

Get your King Cake in all shapes, sizes and flavors, from cream-filled to crawfish-filled, like this beauty from The Chop Shop! Check our list for top spots and let us know your favorite!

WESTSIDE KING CAKES

Get Out With Your Gal Pals!

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by dining out with your sweetie on the Westside, but don’t forget your Gal Pals! Get out for a night of fun with shopping, drinks, dinner & live music at Court Street Café!

GALENTINE'S FUN

Stay for Mardi Gras

With Mardi Gras parades happening throughout the area, plan to stay on the Westside to catch as many parades and parties as you can. Convenient, comfy stays!

WESTSIDE STAYS

Recipes from the Westside

Seafood Gumbo

We’ve had gumbo weather of late, but gumbo is good any time! And, this seafood gumbo, is about as good as it gets! Featuring a dark roux, shrimp, oysters, and crab meat, it’s a trifecta of flavor!

Recipe: Seafood Gumbo

Recipe Courtesy: West Baton Rouge Museum

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: Parades are Family (and Animal) Friendly on the Westside! This Krewe of Good Friends of the Oaks horse and rider had lots of patience with all the attention pre-parade!

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