The Carencro Mardi Gras Parade is organized each year by the Carencro Mardi Gras Association, a non-profit run by volunteers who love Mardi Gras. 2025 will mark the 41st Carencro Mardi Gras Parade which starts at 11am at Carencro High School and ends at the Carencro Community Center. Roads will close at 10 am prior to the parade. The Carencro Mardi Gras Association will be hosting the annual parade. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. in the 700 block of W. Butcher Switch Road, turn right on N. University Avenue and end at Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Run and Parade will be held February 22; LAFAYETTE PARISH . FEBRUARY 15, 2025. Carencro Mardi Gras Parade rolls at 11 am at Carencro High School and ends at the community center Mardi Gras is all about fun, but safety is a top priority. Carencro Police Chief David Anderson highlights the scale of preparation that goes into the event, “It takes almost 100 police officers LAFAYETTE PARISH — The Carencro Mardi Gras parade is set to roll on Saturday, February 15th. The Carencro Mardi Gras Association recently shared an update on social media, outlining some key Get ready to join us for the most exciting event of the year—the 41st Carencro Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, February 15, 2025! Registration is now open, and we can't wait to see both new faces and familiar riders on the floats! Carencro Mardi Gras Parade. Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. Carencro. Krewe de Canailles Walking Parade. Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. 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 The holiday season might be over, but Carnival season is just beginning. The Carencro Mardi Gras Association has officially announced that registration for the 41st annual Carencro Mardi Gras Parade is now open. Set for Saturday, February 15, 2025, the CMGA promises a day filled with community, tradition, and festive fun. Carencro Mardi Gras Parade. The parade is scheduled to begin 10:00 am Saturday, February 11, 2023. Note: Streets will close at 9:00 am. + Add to Google Calendar The Carencro Mardi Gras Association will host the 38th annual Mardi Gras parade at 11 a.m., Feb. 19. The parade begins on Butcher Switch Rd. near Carencro High, and proceeds north on University Avenue to Debutante Rd. Roads on the route close at 10 a.m. The parade is expected to last about three hours. Party event in Carencro, LA by Carencro Mardi Gras Association on Saturday, February 15 2025 with 4.7K people interested and 760 people going. 54 posts 2025 Mardi Gras parade schedule for Lafayette, Louisiana and the Acadiana area. Riders make throws during the Carencro Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, January 27, 2024, in Carencro, Louisiana. March 2 – Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade at 1 p.m. March 4 – Loreauville Papa Red Dog Mardi Gras Parade at 2 p.m. JEFF DAVIS PARISH. Feb. 15 – Welsh Mardi Gras Parade at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 22 – Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Parade at 3 p.m. LAFAYETTE PARISH. Feb. 15 – Carencro Mardi Gras Parade at 11 a.m. 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 festival A masked rider prepares to throw t-shirts during the Carencro Mardi Gras Parade rolls on Saturday, January 27, 2024, in Carencro, Louisiana. STAFF PHOTO BY BRAD BOWIE ACA.carencroparade.adv.002.jpg Citizens in Carencro, Louisiana are excited about their annual Mardi Gras parade that happens on Saturday, February 15, 2025, and police there want everyone to be aware of a few things. For starters, the Carencro Police have announced that all roads along the parade route will close at 9:45am on the day of the parade, and the floats will begin Carencro Mardi Gras parade; and WHEREAS, the Carencro Mardi Gras Association facilitates and stages the Mardi Gras Parade in the City of Carencro; NOW, THEREFORE, and in consideration of the mutual undertakings and obligations contained herein, the parties agree to as follows: 1. TERM The term of this contract is for one (1) parade year and 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 Mardi Gras fun that everyone in the family can enjoy kicks off this weekend. Carencro Mardi Gras Parade. To kick things off in great fashion, the Carencro Mardi Gras Association will be holding its 40th annual Mardi Gras parade on Saturday, January 27. The parade will begin at Carencro High School and will end at the Carencro Community Center. Carencro Mardi Gras Parade. Friday, February 21 at 7 p.m. Lafayette Krewe de Canailles Walking Parade. Saturday, February 22 at noon Lafayette Krewe des Chiens Parade. Saturday, February 22 at 11 a.m. Scott Mardi Gras Parade. Saturday, February 22 at 6:30 p.m. Lafayette Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Mardi Gras Parade. Thursday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m.
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