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The Krewe of Rio's Parada has become the premier Mardi Gras event in Acadiana. Featuring over 30 colorful floats, dazzling lights and dancers, our parade boasts beads and custom maracas made to shower on the faithful parade-goers. Saturday, Feb. 22 – Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Mardi Gras Parade – Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 6:30 p.m. RioLafayette.com Friday, Feb. 28 – Tuesday, March 4 – Le Festival de Mardi 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 – Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Parade: Scheduled beginning at the intersection of Jefferson and Simcoe Streets, then along the parade route before turning into Cajun For parade-goers, the Krewe has bags of beads, amazing throws and custom maracas to toss out to the thousands that come out for this Mardi Gras Kick Off event. 2025 Parada rolls at 6:30 pm beginning in Downtown Lafayette. Make sure you have your “Right Here, Rio!” signs ready! Krewe of Carnival en Rio Mardi Gras Parade - 6:30 p.m. starting downtown Lafayette ending at Cajun Field Sunday Scott Mardi Gras Parade - 1 p.m. starting at Apollo Drive in Scott. One of Lafayette's premier Mardi Gras krewes is making last-minute preps to roll through the Hub City over the weekend. The Krewe of Rio Parade is set to roll on Saturday, February 22, at 6:30 p.m. for the route from Pontiac Point to Cajun Field. Krewe members have been packing the beads and Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Parade rolls at 6:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 23, 2025 Vermilionville Courir - Come out to Vermilionville, the cultural arm of Bayou Vermilion District, to experience a traditional Before Rio is Krewe des Chiens, the pet parade, which starts at 2 p.m. in downtown Lafayette. Lafayette Parish Mardi Gras Parade Schedule Feb. 14 — Krewe de Canailles Walking Parade in downtown Feb. 22 – Lafayette Krewe des Chiens Parade at noon; Feb. 22 – Scott Mardi Gras Parade at 11 a.m. Feb. 22 – Lafayette Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Mardi Gras Parade at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28 – Lafayette Krewe of Allons Parade at 6:30 p.m. March 1 – Lafayette Krewe of Bonaparte Mardi Gras Parade at 6:30 p.m. The Parada of the Krewe of Carnivale en Rio has become the premier Mardi Gras event in Acadiana. The Parada has become known for its colorful floats, dazzling lights and dancers and the huge amount of beads, throws and custom maracas we shower on the faithful parade-goers. The 15th annual Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Parade rolled brought heart-pounding music and more than 600 float riders to downtown Lafayette on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. The Krewe of Rio's Parada has become the premier Mardi Gras event in Acadiana. Featuring over 30 colorful floats, dazzling lights and dancers, our parade boasts beads and custom maracas made to shower on the faithful parade-goers. 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. Lafayette Krewe of Allons Parade. Saturday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. Lafayette Krewe of Bonaparte Mardi Gras Parade. Saturday, March 1 at 12:30 p.m. Lafayette Children’s Parade. Saturday, March 1 at NEW ORLEANS — The 2025 Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and Krewe of Eve is set to roll on Friday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. The parade starts at the intersection of Ashbury Drive and Highway The Krewe of Kings The Krewe of Kings (aka the Kings of Metry) is a Jefferson Parish Carnival Club, established in 2019. After a short hiatus due to Covid and the tragic passing of Co-Founder Mckinley “Mackie” J. Cantrell III, the krewe is returning to the Metairie parade route on Lundi Gras in 2025. The Krewe of Selene parades in Slidell on the Friday night before Mardi Gras. Founded in 1998 by local professional women, it has grown to include 300 members. Here is the full parade route: 6:30 p.m. – Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Parade – Scheduled beginning at the intersection of Jefferson and Simcoe Streets, then along the parade route before turning into Cajun Field at Gate 1. NEW ORLEANS — The 2025 Carnival season kicked off on January 6, and the Krewe of Iris is set to roll on Saturday, March 1, at 11 a.m. The parade starts at the intersection of Napoleon Avenue and Krewe of Rio parade rolls on Feb 22. For anyone interested in participating in the Krewe of Rio parade, email parada@riolafayette.com.. Krewe de Jeunes Amis. Mardi Gras Ball: Jan. 18 at the Cajundome
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