Carencro Police wish to remind parade goers of a few guidelines for safely attending the parade. The president lashed out at the pop star on his social media website. From my seat at Super Bowl LIX, the crowd’s disparate reactions to Swift and Trump felt like a chilling microcosm of our culture.

Catch beads and fun throws at Mardi Gras parades in the Baton Rouge area. This year, Fat Tuesday falls on March 4. In early February, local krewes will have decorative and themed floats rolling in parades.

Families can join the Baton Rouge Zoo Mardi Gras krewe and see local artists' works at an ongoing art festival through February.