10th Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival
Join us for the Mardi Gras Celebration of Life Together with Great Music, Delicious Food and Dancing with Family & Friends!
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Place: Galvez Plaza & Stage in Downtown Baton Rouge
200 - 238 North Boulevard | Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Across from North Boulevard Town Square. Between the new River Center Branch Library and the Rhorer Plaza (behind City Hall). The Galvez Stage is the Crest sculpture
Featuring continuous live music in various genres, a Vendor’s Village and Food Court filled with festival food favorites, slanted toward this annual holiday celebration. Lawn seating, so bring your chairs, families, friends and your smiles.
- FREE and Open to the Public - Family Friendly
- VIP packages have preferred seating are $50.00 and include 2 meal tickets for the 'Taste of Louisiana' VIP tent, 2 non-alcoholic drink tickets, a CD of "Now" by Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor and additional giveaways.
- Big Chief Packages are $100 and include 4 meal and drink tickets for two people, a CD of "Now" by Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor, covered seating, photo ops and additional giveaways.
Note: The Crest sculpture (also known as Galvez Stage) is a progressive symbol of Baton Rouge's surge of continuous growth and developments today and tomorrow. Its namesake and form symbolizes our legendary music, cuisine, the Mississippi River and the character of our local residents.
We are strong, resilient and know how to enjoy the celebration of life together with music, food and libations.