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The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich traditions of Mardi Gras with our community and beyond. We organize parades, festivals, and events that showcase the vibrant culture of Lafayette. Welcome to the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association, the heart of Lafayette's vibrant Mardi Gras festivities for over 90 years. Discover family-friendly parades, community events, and our mission to promote and coordinate celebrations that embody the spirit of Mardi Gras. Join us to explore our iconic parades and the lively Le Festival de Mardi Gras a’ Lafayette! Purchase RV parking spaces for the 2025 Festival. The parking spots for the 2025 Mardi Gras Festival. 1. Festival runs from Friday (2/28/25) - Tuesday (03/04/25). The parades come right through the festival site so everyone can enjoy all Mardi Gras has to offer at one convenient location. The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association serves as a liaison between agencies of the Lafayette Consolidated Government, the Lafayette Sheriff’s Department, and other public bodies and all Krewes that are Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association. 306 likes · 704 talking about this. The Association serves as liaison between local authorities, the Krewes, and countless service minded The Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association serves as a liaison between agencies of the Lafayette Consolidated Government, the Lafayette Sheriff’s Department, and other public bodies and all Krewes that are under the SWLAMGA umbrella in coordinating their needs Gerami once again announced The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association Mardi Gras parade line up is as follows: Friday, February 17, 2023. Kick-off Parade honoring Lafayette’s Bicentennial and Festivals, 6.30 pm; Saturday, February 18, 2023 The 2024 Parade Schedule is HERE for the upcoming Mardi Gras season! Mark your calendars and get ready for a great time. The 2024 Mardi Gras weekend cannot come fast enough!! The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association is pleased to announce that Mardi Gras is back in full swing here in Lafayette!! Greater Southwest is making final plans to roll with its full complement of parades including the Friday Night Kick-Off Parade Honoring Lafayette’s Bicentennial and our Festivals! Finally, Greater Southwest is excited to announce the return of Le Festival de Mardi Gras á Lafayette at Cajun Field! The Festival will run from Friday, February 25th through March 1, 2022. Le Festival will feature a new carnival with the newest, most exciting rides along with a new, more convenient, and spacious layout. Celebrate the vibrant Mardi Gras traditions in Lafayette! Join us for a captivating series of parades, family fun, and cultural festivities from February 28 to March 4, 2025. Experience the magic of the "Kick-Off" Parade, the festive "Children's" Parade, and more in the heart of Louisiana. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable carnival season filled with joy and celebration! The costs of Mardi Gras—the biggest free party in Lafayette—are borne by the various krewes and their members, as well as by the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association. Independent academic studies have shown that Mardi Gras, through all of its related activities, krewes, and participants, has an annual economic impact of over The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association (“GSW”) has organized safe and family friendly Mardi Gras parades in Lafayette for 90 years, since 1934 Enter a float into the Independent Parade on Mardi Gras day! Any questions should be directed to Blaine Goodrich 337-984-3700. Steps to register (Please be sure to complete BOTH the registration form in step #2 AND submit payment on this site): 1. Review rules and regulations below. (click here for a PDF of rules) 2. The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association (“GSW”) has organized safe and family friendly Mardi Gras parades in Lafayette for 90 years, since 1934 The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association (“GSW”) has organized safe and family friendly Mardi Gras parades in Lafayette for 90 years, since 1934 The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association (“GSW”) has organized safe and family friendly Mardi Gras parades in Lafayette for 90 years, since 1934 All spots in area "N" are on pavement and include power! Parking area "B" $ 600.00 Sold Out Parking area "BB" (Baseball) - Sold Out $ 950.00 Sold Out MARDI GRAS 2022 PRESS RELEASE Let's Mardi Gras Lafayette! The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association is thrilled to announce that Mardi Gras is back in Lafayette. Greater Southwest is making final plans to roll with its full complement of parades including The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association (“GSW”) has organized safe and family friendly Mardi Gras parades in Lafayette for 90 years, since 1934
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