CITY OF BOGALUSA MARDI GRAS RULES (Copied from City Facebook Page) Vehicles cannot park along the MCCA parade route earlier than 72 hours before and 12 hours after a parade. The marking of city right of way is also not permitted within 72 hours. You cannot sell anything along the parade route without a proper rolling vendor permit. a message to the citizens of bogalusa regarding mardi gras The Bogalusa Police Department, with the assistance of eight surrounding law enforcement agencies, will be providing security services for the 2025 MCCA Parade, which is scheduled to roll on Saturday, March 01, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Good news for the City of Bogalusa, the Krewe of MCCA, and all who enjoy the parade and festivities. On the morning of Thursday (January 20, 2025), a hearing was held before Judge Reginald Badeaux in Franklinton and as a result, a temporary Restraining Order was kept in place that will prevent Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong from cancelling the parade. MCCA Parade Saturday, February 10, 2024 1:00 P.M. CITY OF BOGALUSA MARDI GRAS RULES 1. Vehicles cannot park along the MCCA parade route earlier than 72 Vehicles cannot park along the MCCA parade route earlier than 72 hours before and 12 hours after a parade. Despite the fact that Mayor Truong proposing and passing an ordinance to the city council, amending city code to provide with additional requirements and fees for hosting a Mardi Gras parade, the Krewe of MCCA worked with the City of Bogalusa administration and police department to ensure that the parade scheduled for March 1, 2025 was compliant. BATON ROUGE — Carnival is longer than usual this year, running eight weeks and two days. By tradition, king cake sales begin on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and run through Mardi Gras, which is March 4 MCCA Parade Saturday, February 18, 2023 1:00 P.M. CITY OF BOGALUSA MARDI GRAS RULES 1. Vehicles cannot park along the MCCA parade route earlier than 72 Vehicles cannot park along the MCCA parade route earlier than 72 hours before and 12 hours after a parade. From the captain On Saturday, Feb. 18, commencing promptly at 1 p.m., we will bring 40 authentic tractor-pulled and musically-equipped Carnival floats, carrying more than 500 costumed revelers, tossing over 1 million pairs of Mardi Gras beads, MCCA Plush Beanie Bears, and thousands of souvenir throw items, to many thousands of parade spectators. Our parade [] BOGALUSA, La. — As the much-anticipated MCCA Parade approaches in Bogalusa, city and parish officials are implementing stringent safety measures to ensure a smooth and secure event for all attendees. Reflecting on past experiences, Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong highlighted the city’s efforts to enhance safety protocols. “Before last year, almost every year before that, we [] Check out these other parades throughout the Louisiana area, each with their own traditions and history. Bogalusa: 1 p.m. Krewe of Mardi Gras: Houma: 6:30 p.m The MCCA Parade will roll at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 18, 2023 in Bogalusa. CITY OF BOGALUSA MARDI GRAS RULES. 1. Vehicles cannot park along the MCCA parade route earlier than 72 hours before and 12 hours after a parade. The marking of city right of way is also not permitted within 72 hours. 2. Located in Washington Parish, Bogalusa, was founded as a company town in the early 1900s. It was built so fast that its nickname became the Magic City, and once held the distinction of having the largest lumber mill – the Great Southern Lumber Company – in the nation. Since that time, this hamlet on the Pearl River has proudly worn the title of “mill town.” On July 4th, the city hosts The Bogalusa Police Department, with the assistance of eight surrounding law enforcement agencies, will be providing security services for the 2025 MCCA Parade, which is scheduled to roll on Saturday, March 01, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. From the captain On Saturday, Feb. 18, commencing promptly at 1 p.m., we will bring 40 authentic tractor-pulled and musically-equipped Carnival floats, carrying more than 500 costumed revelers, tossing over 1 million pairs of Mardi Gras beads, MCCA Plush Beanie Bears, and thousands of souvenir throw items, to many thousands of parade spectators. Our parade [] MCCA Parade Saturday, February 26, 2022 1:00 P.M. CITY OF BOGALUSA MARDI GRAS RULES 1. Vehicles cannot park along the MCCA parade route earlier than 72 hours before and 12 hours after a parade. MCCA Parade Saturday, February 26, 2022 Save this event: Mardi Gras Parade Balcony Tickets - Krewe of Barkus Share this event: Mardi gras january bogalusa la. 12. Krewe of unity mardi gras ball. Where is Mardi Gras celebrated in Louisiana? Mardi Gras is celebrated in cities and towns all around Louisiana, from north to south, east to west. Whether you plan to celebrate Fat Tuesday in New Orleans, Lafayette, Shreveport, Lake Charles or dozens of other locations, Louisiana has a parade, concert, festival and other fun events for you! Bogalusa. The largest parade outside the New Orleans Metro area. February 21st (Mardi Gras Day 2022) Krewe of Lions. 10AM Covington. Traditional Covington route (same as Olympia). Krewe of Covington. Follows Lions. Covington. Krewe of Chahta-Ima. 1PM. Lacombe. Begins at the Morocco Room and finishes at the Lacombe Nursing Home. Village of CITY OF BOGALUSA MARDI GRAS RULES. 1. Vehicles cannot park along the MCCA parade route earlier than 72 hours before and 12 hours after a parade. The marking of city right of way is also not permitted within 72 hours. 2. You cannot sell anything along the parade route without a proper rolling vendor permit. Contact the permit office at 985-732-6211. The MCCA Mardi Gras Parade will begin at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Parade rules are as follows: 1. Vehicles cannot park along the MCCA parade route earlier than 72 hours before and 12 hours after a parade. The marking of city right of way is also not permitted within 72 hours. 2.
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