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"Join us for the vibrant LA Festival de Mardi Gras from February 28 to March 4, 2025, at Cajun Field! Experience lively celebrations, delicious food, and unforgettable entertainment. Don't miss out on the festivities—explore the full schedule and get ready to celebrate!" Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette will run from Friday, February 28 through March 4 (Mardi Gras Day). The festivities will kick off on Friday, February 28 with the Krewe Allons Kick-Off Parade, which will roll at 6:30 pm. Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette is the ending point for that parade and all the other weekend Lafayette parades. The annual Mardi Gras Festival kicked off at Cajun Field tonight, bringing five days of celebration with a lineup of food, music, and entertainment. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. All parades, except the Children’s Parade, begin at Pontiac Point (Jefferson St. at Surrey St.) and end at Cajun Field. The Children’s Parade begins at Lafayette St. & West Vermilion St. and ends at Cajun Field. Resident & Business Information. Residents and businesses along the parade route should make necessary arrangements for road closures. Friday, Feb. 28 – Tuesday, March 4 – Le Festival de Mardi Gras à Lafayette – Cajun Field, Lafayette. Carnival rides and games, live music, food vendors, and parades roll through the Le Festival de Mardi Gras à Lafayette is a vibrant annual celebration held at Cajun Field in Lafayette, Louisiana. Organized by the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association (GSW), the festival has been a cornerstone of the region's Mardi Gras festivities since 1934, bringing together over 20 krewes under its umbrella. One of the biggest celebrations in all of Acadiana is Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette at Cajun Field and we're happy to announce that the fun will be returning. The festivities will kick off this Friday, February 9 with the new Kick-Off Parade, which will roll at 6:30 pm. Rayne Mardi Gras Parade will roll on February 15 at 2 pm down the Boulevard and a cook off to follow at the Rayne Civic Center Children's Parade starts at 12:30 pm. Downtown to Cajun Field in Ride an unlimited number of rides at the Lafayette Mardi Gras Carnival for just $30 when you purchase online before February 27 at midnight (armbands are available for $35 after February 27th online and at the event). One armband per person per day. Unlimited ride wristbands are valid during these hours only: Open – Friday 5pm – Armband $35 Experience the vibrant celebrations of Mardi Gras in Lafayette, Louisiana, where dazzling parades, rich traditions, and unforgettable festivities come alive. Discover the heart of this unique cultural event, view upcoming parade schedules, and explore the traditions that make this celebration truly special. Here is the 2025 Mardi Gras parade schedule for Acadiana listed parish by parish. (We've thrown in a few courirs and other festivities as well.) ACADIA PARISH. Saturday, Feb. 15 - Rayne Mardi Gras Parade & After Party - The Parade runs on The Boulevard and the After Party is at 206 Frog Festival Drive, Gossen Memorial Park in Rayne. 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm RayneChamber.net 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1 – Krewe of Bonaparte Mardi Gras Parade is scheduled at the intersection of Jefferson and Simcoe Streets, then along the parade route before turning into Cajun Field Mardi Gras Day Street Closures. All parades, except the Children’s Parade, begin at Pontiac Point (Jefferson St. at Surrey St.) and end at Cajun Field. Rooted in French medieval history and brought to Louisiana in the 19th century, Courir de Mardi Gras has many rituals that come together in a celebration on Fat Tuesday. It's commonly referred to as "the real Mardi Gras." The main event in a Cajun Country Mardi Gras is the traditional courir or “run” led by the capitaine of the Mardi Gras Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Krewe des Chiens Parade. Feb. 22 at noon. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Scott Mardi Gras Parade. Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. Scott. Krewe of Carnivale en Rio. Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Krewe of Allons. Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Krewe of Bonaparte March 1 Mardi Gras Ball Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025 Catering Pre-Order Deadline: January 31, 2025. Krewe de Acadian is a local non-profit social club in Broussard, Louisiana, which started in 2023. Its goal is to build community events in a fun and inclusive social atmosphere. Great food, carnival rides, live music & parades. Everything you want for Mardi Gras! Cajun Field Fairgrounds. Lafayette, LA 70501. Status: 6:30 p.m. – Krewe of Bonaparte Mardi Gras Parade is scheduled at the intersection of Jefferson and Simcoe Streets, then along the parade route before turning into Cajun Field at Gate 1. Monday, March 3, 6:00 p.m. – Queen Evangeline’s Parade is scheduled to begin at the intersection of Jefferson and Simcoe Streets, then along the parade Tuesday, March 4 (Mardi Gras Day): 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. Parade Routes: All parades, except the Children's Parade, begin at Pontiac Point (Jefferson Street at Surrey Street) and end at Cajun Field. The Children's Parade begins at Lafayette Street and West Vermilion Street and ends at Cajun Field. Resident and Business Information: With the parades ending at Cajun Field, some say a “pro tip” is to hang out there because it tends to be the place where float riders throw whatever they have left. Mardi Gras madness made its way to schools throughout Acadiana on Friday. There was a kids’ parade at Westside Elementary School in Scott.
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