Feb 11 -- Saturday
Carencro Mardi Gras Parade
The Carencro Mardi Gras Parade is held each year on the Saturday before Mardi Gras. The parade travels north on University to Debutant Rd. in Carencro.The Parade is sponsored by the Carencro Mardi Gras Association.
Carencro H.S. to Debutant Rd., Carencro. Free. 11 a.m.
337-896-4147
Feb 12 -- Sunday
Scott Mardi Gras
Acoustic Jam, Parade, Mardi Gras Dance, Cajun Mardi Chicken Chase, Consessions.
Scott. Free. Jam, 10 a.m.; Parade, 1 p.m.; Dance, 3 p.m.; Chicken Chase, 3 p.m.
337-269-5155
Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade
Starts at the Public Works building and ends at Fountain View.
Youngsville. 1 p.m.
337-856-4181
Feb 17-21 -- Friday thru Tuesday
Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette
Live music grandstand featuring the best in local, regional and national talent, gigantic midway and food. Mardi Gras parades pass through fairgrounds.
Cajun Field, Lafayette
Admission is free. Parking $10. Fri. 5 p.m.-mid., Sat. noon-mid., Sun. noon-mid., Mon. noon-mid., Tues. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
www.gomardigras.com
Krewe of Xanadu BAll
8:00 pm -- Convention Center
Feb 18 -- Saturday
Children's Parade Mardi Gras parade featuring Lafayette's children's krewes.
Lafayette. 12:30 p.m.
www.gomardigras.com
Krewe of Triton Ball
Cajundome, 8 pm
Feb 20 -- Monday
Queen's Parade
Mardi Gras parade honoring the Southwest Mardi Gras Association's Queen Evangeline.
Lafayette. 6 p.m.
http://www.gomardigras.com/
Krewe of Bonaparte Coronation Ball
Monday, February 20
Cajundome Convention Center, 8 pm
Feb 21 - Tuesday : Mardi Gras Day!
King's Court at Mardi Gras
Food, fun and family entertainment with live music and costume contest right on the parade route in downtown Lafayette.
Corner of Polk & Vermilion, Lafayette. Free. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
337-291-5566
King's Parade Mardi Gras parade honoring King Gabriel, reigning royalty for the Southwest Mardi Gras Association. Lafayette, 10 a.m.
www.gomardigras.com
Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade
Mardi Gras parade honoring King Toussaint L'Ouverture and Queen Suzanne Simone.
Lafayette. 1 p.m.
www.Lafayette.Travel
Independent Parade
Sponsored by KADN Fox 15/KLAF UPN TV
Lafayette. Free. 2 p.m.
www.gomardigras.com
The Mardi Gras Show at Clark Field
Zydeco music is live! A wonderful family setting in the heart and birth place of the Mardi Gras Kingdom. It is quite an invigorating and inspirational experience, to touch, dance and take pictures with Queen Dolly and the members of the Mardi Gras Kingdom Clark Field Stadium, Lafayette
$3/Adults; 12 years & under free. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
www.mardigrasshow.com
Greater Southwest La. Mardi Gras Ball & Pageant
A pageant and ball marking the end of the Mardi Gras Season.
Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette
Free. Tickets at Heymann Center Box Office.
Pageant: 8-9:30 p.m.; Ball: 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
337-291-5540,
www.heymann-center.com
Dates unknown regarding the following Lafayette Parish Balls:
Krewe of Karencro Ball
Saturday, February 18 ??
Krewe de la Jonction Ball
February ???
Children's Krewe d'Amusement Ball
University of Louisiana Union Ballroom, 6:30 pm
For tickets, contact Liane Abraham a
Krewe de Wideload Fifth Annual Ball
Cajundome Convention Center's Exhibit Hall B
Doors open at 8pm. Formal dress required.
For Tickets Contact Blake Couvillion at 337-230-8596
Children's Krewe des Jeunes Amis Ball
Holiday Inn Holidome
Children's Krewe of Augustus
University of Louisiana Union Ballroom,
6:30 pm
Krewe of Victoria Ball
Heymann Center, 8 pm
Children's Krewe of Camelot Ball
Holidome, 6:30 pm
Children's Krewe of Versailles Ball
Angelle Hall, 6:30 pm
Tickets available at the door
Order of the Troubadours Ball
Heymann Center, 8 pm
Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival, Inc. Ball
Activities of Mardi Gras in the Surrounding Areas of Acadiana:
Gueydan Mardi Gras Run
Traditional Mardi Gras Run featuring horses and floats, chicken throws for children and adults, live music after the parade.
Downtown and Duck Festival Grounds, Gueydan
Runs begins at 7 a.m., live music after the parade at the Festival Grounds
337-230-3575/337-277-5069
Jennings Mardi Gras Festival & Parade
Feb ?? & ??
Main St., Jennings
337-821-5532
Church Point Courirs des Mardi Gras
Feb -
Children's Mardi Gras Run on Saturday: Sign-up 7:30-8 a.m. Children - 12 yrs & under. Run begins - 9 a.m. 47th. Courir de Mardi Gras on Sunday: Sign - up 7 a.m. Run begins 8:30 a.m.
Saddle Tramp Club, Church Point. Free. 8 a.m.-midnight
337-344-8786/337-349-0618
Mardi Gras Street Dance
Feb
A Jam session kicks off in the morning at 10 a.m. and live music and dancing continues all day into the evening! Don't forget a speical Rendez-vous Des Cajuns Show at the Liberty that night at 6 p.m.
Downtown, Eunice. Free. 10 a.m. - until
337-457-7389
La Grande Boucherie des Cajuns
Feb
Cajun bands, arts & crafts, food, fun, refreshments and much more. Butchering of the Pig and Squeal like a Pig Contest.
Magnolia City Park, St. Martinville. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
337-394-2233
Mardi Gras Newcomer's Parade
Feb
Parade will travel down Hwy 31 (Main St.), starting at St. Martinville Senior High School, ending at Main & Denier Street.
Main St., St. Martinville. 1 p.m.
337-394-2258/337-394-2233
Carnival D'Acadie
Feb -
A Carnival celebration with live music entertainment, street dancing, festival foods, with a traditional parade featuring bands, floats and plenty of beads.
Downtown, Crowley. Free.
337-783-0824
Eunice "Little Mardi Gras" (ages 0-16)
Feb
Youngsters leave at 10 a.m. to participate in a traditional Courir de Mardi Gras and return to parade down 2nd Street at 3 p.m. Costumes required.
Northwest Community Center, Samuel Drive, Eunice
Please inquire for entry fee. 7 a.m. - Registration begins
337-457-7389
Old Time Boucherie
Feb
Experience an old time tradition and sample some of the best food around. Live music, food and dancing!
Eunice City Hall, Eunice. Free. 10 a.m. - til
337-457-7389
Lundi Gras Street Dance
Feb
Cajun bands play for a free street dance on Mardi Gras Eve! Live jam session also takes place!
Downtown Historic, Eunice. Free. 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.
337-457-7389
Krewe Chic-a-la-pie Mardi Gras Parade
Feb
Old-fashioned, family-style Mardi Gras parade that rolls through the streets of downtown Kaplan.
Downtown, Kaplan. Free. 2 p.m.
337-643-6554
Mamou Mardi Gras
Feb
Cajun-style celebration with costumed men on horseback chasing chickens and collecting food items for the town's communal gumbo. Largest Cajun concert and dance.
Downtown, Mamou. Free. 8 a.m.-until
337-468-3105
Half Fast Krewe of Frank's Mardi Gras Parade
Feb
Families and friends join in spirit of Mardi Gras as it rolls down East Landry Street and back up Bellevue Street to Frank's Bar.
East Landry St. in front of St. Landry Parish Courthouse, Opelousas. 11 a.m.-Parade begins.
337-407-2288
Eunice Courir de Mardi Gras
Feb
The Courir departs from the National Guard Armory at 8 a.m. and things kick off downtown at 10 a.m. with live music on Main Stage. 3 p.m. Truck Parade and Courir Return. A children's walking parade & a chicken chase will also take place.
National Guard Armory & Downtown, Eunice
Please inquire for entry fee in parade; Free for Mardi Gras events downtown. Courir, 8 a.m.; Festival, 10 a.m.
337-457-7389
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