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This will be updated as more dates and times are finalized. Tuesday, March 4 – Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade – Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 1 p.m. GoMardiGras.com. 1:00 p.m. – Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade; 2:00 p.m. – Independent Parade; Mardi Gras Day Street Closures. All streets in and around the parade route will close one hour before the start of the first parade and remain closed until the final parade has concluded and the area is cleared of pedestrians and vehicles. Crossover Intersections The Lafayette Police Department is preparing for Mardi Gras parade season. Mardi Gras is always a festive time for Lafayette residents. The first parade will be Friday, Feb. 21, according to the South Louisiana is home to the greatest free party on earth, a colorful celebration known as Mardi Gras. In Lafayette, LA residents celebrate in many ways including the traditional Courir de Mardi Gras; parades with marching bands, beads and doubloons; Mardi Gras Indians with elaborate dancing and costumes; various styles of king cakes; as well The City of Lafayette barricade placement and parade schedule for March 5-7 is as follows: Wednesday, March 5 – Public Works crews will not be working on the roadways. Thursday, March 6 and Friday, March 7, 7:00 a.m. – Public Works crews will remove barricades from the Mardi Gras route and return them to the Public Works yard on Dorset Ave. 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 1:00 p.m. – Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade; 2:00 p.m. – Independent Parade An accessible Mardi Gras Parade Zone will be available at Fire Station #5 (Johnston St. & St. Julien St.) March 1 - Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade at 11 a.m. March 3 - Lafayette Queen Evangeline's Parade at 6 p.m. March 4 - Lafayette King Gabriel's Parade at 10 a.m. March 4 - Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade at 1 p.m. March 4 - Lafayette Independent Parade at 2:30 p.m. ST. LANDRY PARISH. Feb. 7 - Krotz Springs La Riviére Children’s Mardi Gras The Lafayette Police Department is in final preparation for the Mardi Gras parade season here in the City of Lafayette. The first Parade will begin on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Krewe Lafayette Children’s Parade. March 1 at 12:30 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade. March 1 at 11 a.m. Youngsville. Queen Evangeline’s Parade. March 3 at 6 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. King Gabriel’s Parade. March 4 at 10 a.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival 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 Like all of Lafayette's Mardi Gras parades, you can see the Monday Night Parade at the Le Festival de Mardi Gras à Lafayette or along the traditional route, which you can view at the Monday Night Parade link. The Monday Night Parade takes place on March 3, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM. Children's Parade – 444 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70506 On Mardi Gras, March 4, King Gabriel’s Parade rolls at 10 a.m., followed by the Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade at 1 p.m. and the Independent Parade at 2:30 p.m. Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade. Monday, March 3 at 6 p.m. Lafayette Queen Evangeline’s Parade. Tuesday, March 4 at 10 a.m. Lafayette King Gabriel’s Parade. Tuesday, March 4 at 1 p.m. Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade. Tuesday, March 4 at 2:30 p.m. Lafayette Independent Parade. Experience the magic of Mardi Gras in Lafayette Parish. See 2025 Mardi Gras parade schedule for Lafayette, Louisiana and the Acadiana area. This weekend, the Acadiana area will host community Mardi Gras parades and celebrations in Rayne, Sunset and 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 When it comes to celebrating Mardi Gras in Louisiana, Lafayette offers a unique and vibrant experience that stands out from the more famous New Orleans celebrations. The Lafayette Carnival 2025 (Mardi Gras) brings together the best of Cajun and Creole culture, incredible parades, live music, and a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. March 1 – Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade at 11 a.m. March 3 – Lafayette Queen Evangeline’s Parade at 6 p.m. March 4 – Lafayette King Gabriel’s Parade at 10 a.m. March 4 – Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade at 1 p.m. March 4 – Lafayette Independent Parade at 2:30 p.m. ST. LANDRY PARISH. Feb. 7 – Krotz Springs La Riviére South Louisiana is home to the greatest free party on earth, a colorful celebration known as Mardi Gras. In Lafayette, LA residents celebrate in many ways including the traditional Courir de Mardi Gras; parades with marching bands, beads and doubloons; Mardi Gras Indians with elaborate dancing and costumes; various styles of king cakes; as well Here is the 2024 Mardi Gras parade schedule for Acadiana listed parish by parish. (We've thrown in a few courirs and other festivities as well.) ACADIA PARISH. JAN 20 - 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
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