The Advocate will publish Mardi Gras ball stories from Carnival krewes in and around the Baton Rouge area. Stories and photos ...
On Monday, January 6, the Baton Rouge Police Department held its 93rd Basic Training Academy for the newest BRPD officers. A new chief of staff has been announced by the office of East Baton Rouge ...
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is hosting a naming contest following the birth of a jaguar cub and a new Mardi Gras-themed event.
The famed king cakes are available at authorized resellers in and around the city. Are you a big enough fan to wait in line ...
New Orleans officials are promising unprecedented security for Mardi Gras 2025 following the recent Bourbon Street terrorist attack.
With Mardi Gras weeks away, bakeries across the state are preparing for the annual rush. Port Allen Bakery has 50 years of history and blends tradition, flavor and excitement.
Do you know the history of Twelfth Night? Here's how it came to be known as the start of the Carnival season in New Orleans.
This year during Mardi Gras, as you eat traditional sweet king cake, don't forget about savory king cakes. Try one of these ...
The best time to visit Baton Rouge is March through May and September ... as well as its annual Mardi Gras celebration in February. Nightly average hotel prices remain consistently below $200 ...