It’s our most favorite time of the year and we’re getting you ready for MARDI GRAS!!
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JAN 20 – Gueydan Mardi Gras Parade
Gueydan, 2:00 pm. Get more details here.
JAN 20 – Rayne Mardi Gras Parade & Gumbo Cookoff
Join the community of Rayne at 2PM for the parade that will travel its normal route down The Boulevard. The Cook-Off will be at the Frog Festival Pavilion where the parade will end. The Cook-Off and After Party will have family-friendly entertainment, $5 sampling of gumbo, music, dancing, and 50/50 raffle. Come out to join in on the fun! Contact the Rayne Chamber of Commerce with any further questions – 337.334.2332. For more details about the Rayne Mardi Gras Parade, click here.
JAN 26 – Bayou Mardi Gras Parade – New Iberia
Downtown New Iberia, 6:30 pm. Along the banks of the Bayou Teche on Historic Main St. Starts at Torrido Village. Get details here.
JAN 27 – Welsh Mardi Gras Run & Parade
700 E. South St., Welsh; $5 Entry. 12 and under free. Street dance opens at 10:00 am. Parade starts at 3:30 pm. Click here for more details.
JAN 27 – Carencro Mardi Gras Parade
Starts at Carencro High and ends at the Carencro Community Center. 10:00 am. Get more information here!
FEB 2 – Krewe de Canailles Walking Parade
Downtown Lafayette, 7:00 pm. THEME: Into the Shadowverse; KreweDeCanailles.com
FEB 3 – Krewe des Chiens Pet Parade
Downtown Lafayette, 12:00 pm.
Please join us for our family friendly dog parade that benefits local rescue groups!
Starts at Parc Putnam and ends at Johnston and Vermilion Streets. Get more information here!
FEB 3 – Scott Mardi Gras Parade
Scott. 11:00 am, Roads closed at 9:30am. More details here!
FEB 3 – Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Mardi Gras Parada
Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 6:30 pm.
Featuring over 30 colorful floats, dazzling lights and dancers, our parade boasts beads and custom maracas made to shower on the faithful parade-goers.
FEB 3 – Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Run & Parade
102 Arthur Avenue, Lake Arthur. 8:00 am Registration; Parade begins at 3:00 pm.
FEB 4 – Krewe of Ezana Mardi Gras Parade – Jeanerette, 1:00 pm.
FEB 4 – Courir de Mardi Gras – Old-Fashion Mardi Gras Run – Vermilionville
300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Come out to Vermilionville to experience a traditional Mardi Gras run. The whole family can participate in this interactive event where the Basile Mardi Gras Association shares in the medieval traditions of the Courir de Mardi Gras. Disguised revelers, led by Le Capitaine and singing La Chanson de Mardi Gras will make their way through the historic village begging for the ingredients to make a gumbo.
10 a.m. – The event will begin with a screening of Pat Mire’s iconic Mardi Gras documentary, “Dance for a Chicken,” which reveals the secrets and history of the rural Mardi Gras run or Courir.
11 a.m. – Musician Kevin Rees will demonstrate the use of the, “Chanson de Mardi Gras,” with the attendees.
11:30 a.m. – The Basile Association will begin run through the historic village and will end with the famous chicken chase for children. After the “run” grab a delicious lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, then join us in the dancehall for live music.
1 p.m.-4 p.m. – Live music with the band T’Monde.
This is one event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars and come pass a good time with us at Vermilionville this Mardi Gras season. Get more details here.
FEB 9-13 – Cajun Mardi Gras Festival – Eunice
The Cajun Mardi Gras Festival is Eunice’s largest community event of the year with 5 days of Street Dances, Live Music, Cajun Cuisine & Crafts. The music and celebrations begin Friday Afternoon until after the parade rolls out on Tuesday Evening.
Get more details here: https://www.eunicemardigras.com/.
FEB 9-13 – Le Festival de Mardi Gras à Lafayette
Cajun Field, Lafayette. Carnival rides and games, live music, food vendors, and parades roll through the festival grounds. Times vary. GoMardiGras.com
- Friday, February 09, 2024
“Kick-Off’ Parade – Krewe of Allons, Lafayette, 6:30 pm
Honoring Lafayette’s Bicentennial and Festivals.
- Saturday, February 10, 2024
“Children’s” Parade, Lafayette, 12:30 pm
“Krewe of Bonaparte” Parade, Lafayette, 6:30 pm
- Monday, February 12, 2024
“Monday Night” Parade Honoring Queen Evangeline LXXXIV, Lafayette, 6:00 pm
- Tuesday, February 13, 2024
“King Gabriel’s” Parade, Lafayette, 10:00 am
“Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival” Parade, Lafayette, 1:00 pm
FEB 9 – Krewe of Adonis – Morgan City
Begins on 2nd Street under the LA 182 bridge and proceeds to Onstead Street continuing down Sixth St. to Marguerite St., Ninth St./Hwy 70, Clothilde onto Victor II Blvd and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St. 7:00 pm. https://cajuncoast.com/event/mardi-gras-on-the-cajun-coast/
FEB 10 – Baldwin Mardi Gras Parade
Begins on Hwy 182/Main St at the Sager-Brown facility, continues down Hwy 182/Main St, turns left onto Martin Luther King Blvd, turns right on Bollard St, ending at Baldwin Community Center on Bollard St. 1:00 pm. https://cajuncoast.com/event/mardi-gras-on-the-cajun-coast/
FEB 10 – Eunice Paw Parade – Eunice, 3:00 pm
FEB 10 – Krewe of Bonaparte Mardi Gras Parade
Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field 6:30 pm. KreweofBonaparte.org
FEB 10 – Children’s Parade
Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 12:30 pm. GoMardiGras.com
FEB 10 – Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade **UPDATED ROUTE**
Start – Fairhaven Subdivision. Finnegan Way & Chemin Metairie Pkwy
End – Clock Roundabout. Iberia & Lafayette Street
11:00 am. Youngsville.us
FEB 10 – Lake Fausse Point Mardi Gras Parade
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, 5400 Levee Rd, St. Martinville. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. IberiaTravel.com
FEB 10 – Jennings Mardi Gras Festival & Parade
Founders Park, Jennings. 10:00 am. Food and crafts along with live music starts at 11:00 am with the parade rolling on Main Street at 4:00 pm. CityOfJennings.com/Events
FEB 10 – Cypremort Point Boat Parade
Cypremort Point State Park, Hwy 319. 1:00 pm. CajunCoast.com
FEB 10 – Krewe of Dionysius Parade – Berwick
The procession will line up on Gilmore Drive and turn on John Street, Robicheaux St, Mount St, Gilmore Drive, right on LA 182, Tournament Blvd, Fairview Drive, and then to Pattie Drive, where it will disband at Berwick Junior High. 2:00 pm. CajunCoast.com
FEB 11 – Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade
Hwy 90 E at College Rd, Jeanerette. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. IberiaTravel.com
FEB 11 – Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras
461 Sittig St at Eunice Recreation Complex. 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Mardi Gras run begins at 9:00 am. Childrend’s parade in downtown Eunice at 3:00 pm. CajunTravel.com
FEB 11 – Newcomers Annual Mardi Gras Celebration
S. New Market Street by the Evangeline Oak, St Martinville. 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
FEB 11 – Courir de Mardi Gras in Church Point
1036 E Ebey-Saddle Tramp House, Church Point.
Courir begins at 8:00 am and ends downtown for a parade at 1:30 pm. AcadiaTourism.org
FEB 11 – Krewe of Nike Mardi Gras Parade – Morgan City
2:30 pm. CajunCoast.com
FEB 11 – Krewe of Galatea Parade – Morgan City
Begins on 2nd Street under the LA 182 bridge and proceeds to Onstead St continuing down Sixth St to Marguerite St, Ninth St./Hwy70, Clothilde to onto Victor II Blvd and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St. 2:00 pm. CajunCoast.com
FEB 12 – Queen Evangeline’s Parade
Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 6:00 pm. GoMardiGras.com
FEB 12 – Lundi Gras Boucherie – Lakeview Park & Beach
1717 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Eunice. 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. CajunTravel.com
FEB 12 – Krewe of Amani Parade
Parade begins at Patterson High School on Hwy 182/Main St and continues down Hwy 182/Main St to Place Norman Shopping Center. 2:00 pm. CajunCoast.com
FEB 12 – Krewe of Hera Parade
Begins on 2nd St under the LA 182 bridge and proceeds to Onstead St continuing down Sixth St to Marguerite St, Ninth St./Hwy70, Clothilde to onto Victor II Blvd and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St. 7:00 pm. CajunCoast.com
FEB 13 – Opelousas Mardi Gras Parade & Mardi Gras Celebration
Parade runs down E Landry, turns left on Liberty and travels back up to Vine St in Opelousas. 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. CajunTravel.com
FEB 13 – Courir de Mardi Gras & Chicken Run
501 Samuel Dr, Eunice. 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. CajunTravel.com
FEB 13 – Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival
Downtown Iota. Festivities begin at 9:00 am with a Catholic mass followed by live music, folk arts and crafts.
Children’s Mardi Gras and adult parade. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. IotaMardiGras.com
FEB 10-13 – Mamou Mardi Gras
Downtown Mamou. EvangelineChamber.com
FEB 13 – Papa Red Dog Mardi Gras Parade
Main Street, Loreauville. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. .
FEB 13 – King Gabriel’s Parade
Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 10:00 am. GoMardiGras.com
FEB 13 – Franklin Mardi Gras Parade
Begins at Franklin Senior High School on Main St, proceeds east on Main St, making a U-turn, and then continues onto Willow St. The parade then turns right onto Third St, disbanding at the end of Third St. 1:00 pm. CajunCoast.com
FEB 13 – Krewe of Hephaestus Parade – Morgan City
Begins on the corner of Sixth and Sycamore Sts, proceeds on Sixth St. to Marguerite St to Ninth St/Hwy 70, to Clothilde, to Victor II Blvd and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St. 2:00 pm. CajunCoast.com
FEB 13 – Krewe Chic A La Pie Mardi Gras Parade
Downtown Kaplan. 2:00 pm. MostCajun.com
