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  • There's no place like New Roads: Revelers gather for Mardi Gras year after year Play Video

    February 14, 2024 10:13 AM

    NEW ROADS - Cars flocked toward New Roads on Fat Tuesday, so much so that there was chatter among sheriffs of I-10 potentially closing as eager parade goers rushed to Mardi Gras festivities. Point Coupee Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux started prepping for the influx of revelers early, after more than... more »
  • Thursday AM Forecast: Increase in clouds, temperatures, and rain coverage over the next few days Play Video

    February 8, 2024 5:14 AM

    Clouds are back today and tomorrow with an occasional spotty light rain shower. The Storm Station team is continuing to monitor this weekend's storm chances that could impact Mardi Gras parades. Today & Tonight: An increase in cloud cover overnight kept temperatures in the mid-50s this morning, very mild... more »
  • 'Jingle Jeepin' parade and market set for Saturday in Port Allen

    December 1, 2023 10:59 PM

    WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH - The 2023 "Jingle Jeepin'" parade and market will bring dozens of decked out Jeeps to the streets of Port Allen on Saturday. The festivities begin at noon with the opening of the craft market inside the West Baton Rouge Convention and Visitors Bureau. ... more »
  • LaToya Cantrell explains why she made obscene gesture at float during Carnival parade

    March 1, 2023 4:52 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – Mayor LaToya Cantrell on Wednesday said she gave a rider in a Carnival krewe the middle finger because he did that to her first. "I just had to go ahead and just do a little bird flip and say 'I love you,'" she told reporters during... more »
  • New solar-powered parking meters going up soon around downtown Baton Rouge Play Video

    August 17, 2022 10:01 AM

    BATON ROUGE - People will soon notice solar-powered parking kiosks throughout the downtown area, replacing the old coin-operated meters. Officials with the Downtown Development District said Wednesday that about 100 of the Flowbird kiosks will start going up in phases throughout September. Most of the new meters will be... more »
  • Kids hopping away happy from annual Easter egg parade Play Video

    April 16, 2022 5:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Dozens of kids ran around Scotlandville Plaza on Saturday afternoon looking for just one thing. "The candy," Bryson Elliot said. Bryson, like many kids, has attended the Klassy Styles LLC Easter Parade since he could walk. As he gets older, he helps the younger ones... more »
  • 95th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to feature Louisiana float Play Video

    October 19, 2021 10:14 AM

    BATON ROUGE - This Thanksgiving, Louisiana is bringing Cajun flavor to the Big Apple. New York City's 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature a float that celebrates Louisiana as the birthplace of jazz, Mardi Gras, and the southern state's internationally renowned Cajun and Creole cuisine. Louisiana... more »
  • New Orleans begins planning Mardi Gras 2022

    August 6, 2021 8:28 AM

    NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana is already preparing for Mardi Gras 2022, but with the looming threat of COVID-19 putting a damper on future events, organizers are approaching next year's carnival season with tentative plans that can easily be adjusted to accommodate a scaled-back celebration. According to WWL-TV , the... more »
  • Kenilworth parade rolls despite showers moving in Play Video

    July 3, 2021 11:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Heavy rain right before the Kenilworth Parade raised a lot of concerns, but it could not keep this year's event from rolling on as scheduled. "Just like America is forever resilient, we are resilient, pulling through the rain for the parade today," said Parade Chairman Paul... more »
  • Kenilworth Independence Day Parade returns in 2021 Play Video

    June 22, 2021 12:46 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Kenilworth Independence Day Parade will be among the first to return to the capital area after the coronavirus pandemic shut down most public celebrations last year. The Kenilworth Civic Association announced Tuesday that the parade will be held July 3, 2021. The parade will kick... more »
  • Home Builders Association hosts second weekend of annual Parade of Homes

    April 29, 2021 9:15 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge invites the community to attend the second weekend of the annual Parade of Homes. The Parade of Homes, hosted by Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery, promotes local reputable builders and developers and educates the community on responsible... more »
  • Spanish Town celebrates Mardi Gras with 'Pretty in Pink' reverse parade Play Video

    February 12, 2021 11:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE - With waves and cheers, the historic Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade kicked off today, but in reverse. "They canceled the parade so we're going to be the parade," said one parade-goer from their car. Dozens of cars rolled through the streets, decked out in Mardi... more »
  • King Corona and Queen Vaccine take over Southdowns Mardi Gras parade Play Video

    February 11, 2021 11:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE - You can add the Krewe of Southdowns parade to the list of Mardi Gras events being canceled this year because of COVID-19, but the spirit of season is not being lost. The krewe plans to deliver king cakes to healthcare workers at vaccine centers in Baton... more »
  • Some sense of normalcy: Lakes 'flocked' ahead of Spanish Town drive-by house parade Play Video

    February 8, 2021 10:46 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Some sense of "normalcy" amid the coronavirus appeared on the LSU Lakes Monday as the Spanish Town Krewe flocked the lakes. The iconic pink flamingos appeared, though in far fewer numbers. "The lakes have been flocked! We only put a few in the lakes to... more »
  • Mardi Gras 2021: Mid City Gras to hold reverse parade Sunday Play Video

    February 5, 2021 9:23 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Since the pandemic began, communities across Louisiana have been working to lock down COVID-safe ways to celebrate Mardi Gras 2021, and members of the Mid City Gras in Baton Rouge feel they've succeeded in finding a safe way to observe the holiday. The krewe is hosting... more »
  • Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade canceled; board hoping to reschedule Play Video

    December 29, 2020 10:31 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the 2021 Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade won't roll through downtown on Feb. 13, after the city-parish did not approve plans, board president Robert King tells WBRZ. While officials hope to reschedule the 41st installment of the pink parade later in the... more »
  • Mayor's office, medical advisors still mulling Spanish Town Mardi Gras proposals Play Video

    December 16, 2020 10:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Spanish Town Mardi Gras officials are still holding out hope that riders will load onto floats and revelers will line up on sidewalks come Feb. 13. "We can hold out a little bit longer and just kind of see," said Robert King, Spanish Town Mardi Gras... more »
  • Baton Rouge officials warned in early Nov.: 'Modified' Mardi Gras locally Play Video

    November 6, 2020 4:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The mayor's office reaffirmed its previous statement on Mardi Gras 2021 amid the COVID pandemic Tuesday (Nov. 17): City officials have been speaking with Baton Rouge krewes about the upcoming 2021 Carnival season. In a statement released earlier in the month (Friday, 11/6), the mayor's office... more »
  • 'Running with it': Spanish Town Mardi Gras moving forward with plans for parade, ball Play Video

    October 19, 2020 10:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Spanish Town Mardi Gras board President Robert King's year revolves around everything pink. This most uncertain of years has not changed that. "We're in a holding pattern, but we're not in a holding pattern," King said. "We're proceeding like it's a regular year, even though it's... more »
  • Graduating seniors hold car-parade through Zachary neighborhood Play Video

    May 24, 2020 10:39 PM

    ZACHARY – It wasn’t the traditional high school graduation that seniors were looking forward to, but Sunday afternoon seniors in Zachary found a way to celebrate and have some fun. “It just, it brought a smile to my face,” said Taurus Calligan, who graduated from Zachary High School. ... more »
  • Police officers show they can 'wobble baby'

    March 9, 2020 10:28 AM

    SLIDELL - One city is getting ready for St. Patrick's Day and two police officers are joining in on the festivities. Slidell Motorcycle Officer Jason “Leprechaun” Walden and Lt. Brett Curole showed off their dance moves at the St. Patrick's Day parade in Slidell on March 8th. more »
  • Police: 1-year-old shot by grandparent during argument in New Orleans

    February 25, 2020 4:23 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - An infant was shot by a family member after a confrontation broke out Mardi Gras day. WWL-TV reports the shooting happened around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Tulane Avenue and South Galvez Street. Police said the child's family members got involved in a "domestic... more »
  • Rider hospitalized after falling off New Orleans parade float

    February 23, 2020 5:05 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - According to New Orleans EMS a person riding in the Krewe of Thoth parade has fallen off a float Sunday afternoon. Around 3:30 p.m. New Orleans EMS officials tweeted one float rider was taken to a local hospital after they fell from the lower level of... more »
  • Anticipation grows as residents prepare for Spanish Town Parade Play Video

    February 21, 2020 9:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE - For many residents in the Spanish Town neighborhood, Friday felt more like Christmas Eve. "I woke up this morning and said it's Mardi Gras Eve," Jamie Gober said." Gober spent the afternoon decorating her front yard like many of her neighbors. "I went for... more »
  • Upcoming Spanish Town Parade marks end of an era for local couple Play Video

    February 18, 2020 9:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE- A couple with life-long memories surrounding the Spanish Town parade route are putting a decades-long tradition to rest. After nearly 100 years and 3 generations of pink parade memories, Anne and Gerald Woods decide to put their memory-filled home on the market. Anne Woods has celebrated... more »
  • Krewe of Oshun parade made its debut in North Baton Rouge Play Video

    February 8, 2020 11:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Scotlandville is celebrating a Mardi Gras of their own this year. Saturday afternoon people enjoyed Scotlandville's first Mardi Gras Parade. "Scotlandville is coming back alive." With more than 60 entries the parade turned out to be a success. Southern University's marching band known as "The... more »
  • Patrick Queen to receive key to New Roads at National Championship parade

    January 19, 2020 2:05 PM

    NEW ROADS - New Roads will hold a parade in honor of LSU linebacker Patrick Queen, Jan. 19, at 3 p.m. The parade will also recognize Mississippi State football player, Stephen Guidry. Both played for Livonia High School and happen to be best friends. After the parade, a... more »
  • The perfect ending to the perfect season; The Tigers who won it all celebrate the season with a parade Play Video

    January 18, 2020 11:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Thousands of LSU fans piled up on LSU's campus to celebrate with the Tigers for doing the unthinkable. It was a Tiger Mardi Gras on Saturday Jan. 18 at LSU's campus. A sea of purple and gold drowned LSU's campus as fans were cheering and catching... more »
  • WATCH: Coach O, Joe Burrow, and Governor John Bel Edwards speak at LSU's celebration ceremony Play Video

    January 18, 2020 6:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Gov. John Bel Edwards, Coach "O", and Joe Burrow were just a few notable people who spoke at the LSU celebration on Saturday Jan. 18 at PMAC. Coach "O" thanked the Governor of Louisiana and others in his speech. The LSU head coach asked his coaching... more »
  • Here's how to watch WBRZ's live coverage of LSU's championship parade Play Video

    January 12, 2020 9:58 AM

    CLICK HERE TO STREAM THE BROADCAST LIVE CLICK HERE for WBRZ Championship coverage stories WBRZ News 2 coverage of LSU's Championship parade through LSU will be seen live Saturday morning on WBRZ and WBRZ +. It will also be streamed live on the WBRZ Facebook page. The... more »
  • Wind gusts may stop balloons from flying in Thanksgiving Day parade

    November 26, 2019 2:55 PM

    The fate of the giant character balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is still up in the air. New York Police Department Chief Rodney Harrison said Tuesday that the decision on whether or not to fly the balloons will be a "game day decision." Possible high wind... more »
  • Krewes thinking positive despite possible rain in parade forecast Play Video

    February 21, 2019 11:26 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Pockets of rain are in the forecast for Friday through Saturday evening that could impact the weekend’s Mardi Gras parades. "We're certainly watching the weather, but we're going to have a parade,” said Larry Rosendahl who is on the Krewe of Orion Board of Directors. ... more »
  • Baton Rouge holds second annual veterans parade downtown Play Video

    October 28, 2018 10:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Baton Rouge's second annual veterans parade kicked off Sunday afternoon, under clear skies and sunshine. There were 30 entries including two marching bands, military vehicles, and floats. They all traveled along River Road in Downtown Baton Rouge. 91-year-old Mickey Montalbano has been in several veteran's parades,... more »
  • Early showers cool annual Kenilworth Independence Day parade Play Video

    July 3, 2018 11:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Heavy rain leading up the 46th Annual Kenilworth Independence Parade cooled the scorching July heat. Organizers and attendees say they didn't notice a lower turnout for an event which usually attracts thousands. This year's theme was "Home Sweet Home" and was lead by the neighborhood's "resident... more »
  • New Roads parades set to roll on Fat Tuesday Play Video

    February 12, 2018 11:33 PM

    NEW ROADS - Boasting one of the oldest and largest Mardi Gras festivals in Louisiana, two parades are set to roll Tuesday in the city on False River. Community Center Carnival Mardi Gras Parade; starts 11:00 a.m. New Roads Lions Mardi Gras Parade; starts at 2:00 p.m.... more »
  • Spanish Town set to parade 'rain or shine' Saturday Play Video

    February 5, 2018 11:43 AM

    BATON ROUGE – The threat of showers and thunderstorms Saturday has not forced a change to this weekend's most popular local Mardi Gras parade. In a message on Facebook Monday, organizers of the Spanish Town parade said floats are still scheduled to hit the streets at noon, though the... more »
  • Carnival season in full swing, so too is an active weather pattern Play Video

    February 2, 2018 6:48 AM

    The quiet weather will last all of 24 hours as rain returns this weekend. That will come due to the second in a series of three cold fronts in a week’s time. Meanwhile, Punxsutawney Phil has prognosticated more winter. Read about that prediction, and what our weather team has to... more »
  • Astros fans show their teamwork by returning a lost hat Play Video

    November 4, 2017 3:48 PM

    HOUSTON - Fans packed the streets of Houston Friday afternoon for a victory parade celebrating the World Series-winning Houston Astros. But for one woman, the day almost turned a little sour. While watching the parade from one of the upper floors of a parking garage, she dropped her hat.... more »
  • One stabbed at LSU Parade Ground

    September 9, 2017 6:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE - One person was stabbed on the LSU Parade Ground Saturday afternoon. LSU Media Relations Director Ernie Ballard says the victim was not an LSU student. Authorities say the victim was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. This is a developing story. Check... more »
  • Nearly 2,000 people given a free ride home on St. Patrick's Day

    March 20, 2017 3:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Nearly 2,000 people were given a free ride home from St. Patrick's Day festivities in Baton Rouge. According to the Dudley DeBosier law firm, 1,900 people signed up for the firm's "Free Cab Ride Home" program, which offers free rides to people in the Baton Rouge... more »
  • Mother Nature putting a damper on parade painter's plans Play Video

    March 17, 2017 11:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As revelers pass through the streets for the 32nd Wearin' of the Green parade, one man is responsible for the paint that will pave the way. It's a special job every year unique to this parade. The shamrocks along the route are painted on by one man.... more »
  • Where to watch the Wearin' of the Green Parade Play Video

    March 17, 2017 12:09 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Thousands of people will line the Hundred Oaks area in Baton Rouge for the Wearin' of the Green Parade Saturday. The parade will start at the Catholic Life Center on South Acadian Thruway and Hundred Oaks. It will pass down South Eugene, Terrace Avenue and finish... more »
  • Krewe of Mid-City makes Mardi Gras debut Play Video

    February 28, 2017 11:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Mid City residents are celebrating Mardi Gras in their own special way. A small parade krewe made up of Mid-City residents rolled through the Capital Heights Community Tuesday. William Doran, one of the parade organizers, said the community realized there was nothing to do in... more »
  • 22 additional charges filed against Endymion crash suspect

    February 28, 2017 2:14 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - 22 additional charges have been filed against the suspect in the Endymion parade crash that hospitalized 21 people Saturday night. According to a report from WWLTV, 25-year-old Neilson Rizzuto is facing 12 new counts of vehicular negligent injury and 10 counts of first-degree vehicular negligent injuring.... more »
  • Report: 12 hurt after car crashes into crowd at Gulf Shores parade

    February 28, 2017 11:46 AM

    GULF SHORES – At least 12 high school students were hurt after an SUV crashed into a crowd of people at a Mardi Gras parade in Gulf Shores Tuesday, local media reports. According to WHNT, three students were critically hurt. All 12 victims were transported to a local hospital.... more »
  • Man shot on New Orleans parade route

    February 25, 2017 5:01 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - NOPD says a 36-year-old Metairie man was shot along a parade route Saturday afternoon. According to a report from WWLTV , a firearm was shot from inside of a port-o-let at the corner of St. Charles and Napoleon Avenues and wounded a man on the neutral... more »
  • Baton Rouge Veterans Parade apologizes for anti-muslim image

    February 20, 2017 11:39 AM

    BATON ROUGE- An apparent anti-Muslim image was posted and quickly removed from the Baton Rouge Veterans Day Parade group Facebook page Monday morning. The meme depicted a racial slur of a middle eastern man using his hand to clean himself after going to the bathroom. The post only stayed... more »
  • Saturday parade guide for downtown Baton Rouge

    February 18, 2017 3:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Two major parades will make their way through downtown Baton Rouge Saturday afternoon. KREWE MYSTIQUE Founded in 1976, Mystique is Baton Rouge's oldest krewe and remains dedicated to being a family-friendly parade. Krewe Mystique rides on Saturday at 2 p.m. in downtown Baton Rouge. ... more »
  • Police presence will remain unchanged for weekend downtown events

    February 17, 2017 10:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The parades will roll on this weekend in Baton Rouge without an increased police presence, despite a violent week across the city. Thousands of people will be downtown this weekend as huge parades roll through the streets. Downtown business owners said they are not concerned, because they... more »
  • Dudley DeBosier law firm to offer free Uber rides for St. Patrick's Day parade

    February 16, 2017 1:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Dudley DeBosier, a personal injury law firm, if offering free rides through Uber on Mar. 18, the date of the St. Patrick's Day Parade. The free rides are a part of the "Safe Ride Home" initiative where the firm offers to pick up the tab for... more »
  • Krewe of Orion prepares for 2017 debut Play Video

    February 10, 2017 11:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Krewe of Orion is set to kick off carnival season Saturday night at 6:30 pm. The all-male organization has 18 floats loaded and ready to make the journey from St. Gabriel to downtown Baton Rouge Saturday morning. The krewe’s captain, Darren Coates, is... more »
  • Parades, floats, costumes mark Fat Tuesday in New Orleans Play Video

    February 9, 2016 5:19 AM

    NEW ORLEANS- People across south Louisiana are marking the culmination of the Mardi Gras season. News 2's John Pastorek and Ambria Washington traveled down to the crescent city on Tuesday to take in all the sights and sounds of Fat Tuesday. In New Orleans, floats and marching bands will parade... more »
  • Biodegradable Mardi Gras beads in the works Play Video

    February 8, 2016 4:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge man is trying to tackle the waste problem that comes along with 25 million pounds of Mardi Gras beads being thrown each year. Marcus Ciko, a bead fanatic, wants to create a biodegradable Mardi Gras bead. In 2014, the city of New Orleans... more »
  • Shots fired on Bacchus parade route in New Orleans

    February 7, 2016 11:21 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – Police say shots were fired Sunday night along the Bacchus parade route in New Orleans. According to WWLTV, New Orleans Police said the shooting happened at the intersection of St. Charles and Felicity when two men got into a fight and one pulled out a gun... more »
  • Great weather, big crowds expected at this weekend's Baton Rouge parades

    February 5, 2016 8:54 AM

    BATON ROUGE- People across the capital area are continuing the countdown to Fat Tuesday. The Krewe of Southdowns will kick off the second weekend of Mardi Gras parades in Baton Rouge. The Southdowns parade will roll at 7 p.m. Friday night through its neighborhood namesake. The floats will start at... more »
  • Warrants obtained for men involved in Thibodaux parade shooting

    February 1, 2016 6:28 AM

    THIBODAUX - Police have announced warrants will be obtained in connection with a shooting that took place during the first parade of the Carnival season in Thibodaux on Sunday. 20-year-old Ryan Harris and 33-year-old Quincy Johnson, both of Napoleonville, were the two men involved in the shooting, according to... more »
  • Krewe of Artemis rolls through Downtown Friday night Play Video

    January 29, 2016 5:26 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Carnival season has arrived in Baton Rouge and parade goers are in for a lovely surprise as almost springlike conditions will move into the Capital Area for the duration of the weekend. Cloudless skies and cool, but comfortable, temperatures are on tap for Friday night as... more »

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