The Krewe of Orion heralded Mardi Gras with a parade through the streets of downtown Baton Rouge on Saturday, followed by a masquerade ball at the Raising Cane's River Center.

Royalty for the Krewe of Orion include, from left, maid Annabelle LeJeune, page Mackenzie Blythe, Queen Rachel Blythe, page Caroline Trooi, King Danny Paline, page Emma Hosner and maid Hailey Griggs.

The Krewe of Orion was founded in 1998 by two Baton Rouge men who loved Mardi Gras and wanted to bring it to the city. The name comes from the mythological hunter of the skies.

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Krewe of Orion is ready to light up the streets of downtown Baton Rouge and let the good times roll this weekend. About 18 floats roll in the parade and ...

After a week of weather that rained on everyone’s parade, The Krewe of Orion decided to brighten up the day for some residents at St. Clare Manor nursing home.

Paradegoers are preparing for the Krewe of Orion to move through the streets of downtown Baton Rouge during its 24th annual parade Saturday, Feb. 11. The party starts at 6:30 p.m.

A magical time for one family was made even more special Saturday, February 23, 2019, night thanks to the help of one parade krewe.

The dispute centers around the Krewe of Oshun and float builder Jack Rizzuto. According to our partners at NOLA.com, krewe members were unable to pay Rizzuto roughly $50,000 during the 2024 ...

(Courtesy: Krewe of Alla) Queen Gian Durand says this event is not only historic for her but also for the city. She plans to have 23 children on her float to show them a unique Mardi Gras experience.

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Krewe of Orion is celebrating its 25th year in Baton Rouge. The parade is scheduled to roll at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 in downtown Baton Rouge. This year’s ...

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The newly formed Krewe of Themis, which is composed of former members of the controversial Mystic Krewe of Nyx, says it will donate almost $16,000 to six New Orleans schools. The money is meant to ...