Baton Rouge Parents Magazine–February 2026

I Heart My Zoo Day 6

This love-filled celebration features heart-themed enrichments for the zoo’s beloved animals throughout the day, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo on Saturday, February 7. brzoo.org

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Join BREC’s Independence Park Theatre on Saturday, February 7, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., for a Black History Month celebration filled with storytelling, music, art, food, vendors, and family-friendly activities that honor Black culture, creativity, and community across generations. theparktheatre.com Shades of Greatness: A Celebration of Black Art + Culture

Mid City Gras Parade 9

The 2026 Mid City Gras Parade rolls down North Boulevard from 19th Street to Baton Rouge Community College on Sunday, February 8, from 1–4 p.m., and features krewes with music, dance, floats, walkers, skaters, cyclists, and more. midcitygras.org

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Krewe of Sport

PHOTO BY HEATHER MCCLELLAND PHOTOGRAPHY

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Celebrate Mardi Gras with the Krewe of Shenandoah as the parade rolls from Jones Creek and Tiger Bend on Monday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m., featuring community fun and neighborhood traditions, including their mascot, Dimples the golf ball. kreweofshenandoah.com Krewe of Shenandoah Mardi Gras Parade

Celebrate Mardi Gras at House of Sport Baton Rouge on Friday, February 20, from 5–7 p.m., with a foam party, bounce house, face painting, King Cake, and DJ music for a festive evening of fun. dickssportinggoods.com

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