Two Mardi Gras parades roll through Baton Rouge on Sunday [Video]

BATON ROUGE – After Saturday’s gloomy weather, two krewes rolled through Baton Rouge on Sunday.

Mid City Gras started at 1 p.m. and ran through North Boulevard. The theme was “Once Upon a Squirrel.”

The parade is put on by a nonprofit organization of the same name. Organizers said it is completely volunteer run. Their goal is to showcase the Capital region’s vibrant and diverse culture.

At 6 p.m., the Krewe of Orion took the streets of downtown Baton Rouge for their 25th annual parade. The celebration was originally set for Saturday but was pushed back due to weather. Their theme was “Orion’s Silver Anniversary.”

“What made it special was everyone was just having fun. Nothing really went going on. Everyone was just vibing,” reveler Maya Duborc said.

Both parades welcomed all ages and encouraged a family-friendly environment. Former Port Allen resident Leslie Ferguson-Smart traveled from Atlanta for the weekend …