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Feathers, fabulous frocks, and the fais-do-do can only mean one thing — it's Mardi Gras time in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This destination does it like no other! Mark your calendars for the Mardi Gras magic hitting the streets in Lake Charles from the Krewe of Barkus dog parade and Mardi Gras Southwest Krewe of Krewes Parade to a taste of the Monday, March 3, 2025 -- 14th annual Lundi Gras Party with the Zydeco Boss Keith Frank live at Cowboy's Night Club in Lake Charles presented by Townsquare Media with Gator 99.5, 107 Jamz, and 92.9 The Lake. Monday, March 3rd, 2025 -- Mardi Gras Royal Gala inside the Lake Charles Event Center starting at 7:00 pm. Get tickets on Humanitix - Krewe De Facade Mardi Gras Ball. Magnolia House Event Center, 932 Enterprise Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA. Sunday February 16th 2025. Find event information. Experience the glamour and grandeur of the 2025 Mardi Gras Royal Gala on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM, one of the crown jewels of Southwest Louisiana’s Mardi Gras celebrations! This dazzling event features a lavish promenade of Krewe royalty, showcasing kings and queens, royal dukes and duchesses, captains, courtesans, and jesters—each draped in extravagant, museum-quality costumes The Krewe De Facade, a Lake Charles service industry organization, along with Library Riot, extends a formal invitation to a Gatsby-themed masquerade ball. Attendees will enjoy an evening of festive masks, cocktails, and revelry. Formal attire, including masks, gowns, or tuxedos, is requested. Whether you’re a gearhead or just love the festive spirit of Mardi Gras, this parade is a must-see! Krewe of Krewes Parade - It’s the climactic event of Mardi Gras in Lake Charles—the 2025 Mardi Gras Southwest Krewe of Krewes Parade at 5 p.m.! Get your purple, green, and gold ready, because it’s time to be a little gaudy and immerse Friday, January 24 - Community Mardi Gras Dance from 6:00 pm to 8:30 PM. Saturday, February 15 - Mardi Gras Craft Workshop 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Sunday, February 23 - Lake Charles Mardi Gras Parade & Zydeco Dance at 12:45 PM, 3:30 PM Chicken Run, 4:00 PM Mj Fontenot and The Country Boys, 5:00 PM Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Crush - Follow on Facebook Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Lake Charles Celebrates January 6 - March 4, 2025! Mardi Gras in Lake Charles is an assembly of celebrations and events leading up to Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras krewes are gearing up for a festive season filled with parades, gumbo cookoffs, and plenty of King Cake. Find tickets & information for Gatsby Masquerade Mardi Gras Ball. happening at Magnolia House Events, Lake Charles, LA on Sun, 16 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm CST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. The parade starts at 7 p.m. and will depart from the Lake Charles Event Center and travel down Ryan St. to Sale Rd. The 2025 Children’s Mardi Gras Stroll is from 9 to 11 a.m. Young revelers Get tickets on Humanitix - Krewe De Facade Mardi Gras Ball. Magnolia House Event Center, 932 Enterprise Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA. Sunday February 16th 2025. Find tickets & information for Lake Charles Mardi Gras 2025. happening at Lake Charles Event Center, Lake Charles, LA on Sun, 23 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 am. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. The official site of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Event Location: Lake Charles Event Center 900 Lakeshore Dr Lake Charles, LA 70601 Get ready for a gumbo extravaganza like no other on Mardi Gras weekend! The 2025 World Famous Cajun Extravaganza and Gumbo Cook-off is the ultimate celebration of flavor, fun, and Southwest Louisiana spirit happening at the Lake Charles Event Center Amphitheater on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Starting at 11:00 a.m., the public can dive into the delicious competition and sample every pot of MARDI GRAS CHILDREN'S DAY Lake Charles Civic Center 10-12 MARDI GRAS CHILDREN'S PARADE Downtown Ryan St. to Sale Rd. 1-3 pm MARDI GRAS MADNESS 5K Corner of Lakeshore Dr. & Gill St. @ 12:30 pm. FEBRUARY 12TH - MARDI GRAS ROYAL GALA Lake Charles Civic Center @ 7:00 pm Established in 2020! The Krewe of the South was founded by a group of friends wanting to enhance their Mardi Gras Experience. We came together to make memories, new friendships, and a krewe that will last a lifetime and beyond. Rooted in the South, we plan to bring old Mardi Gras traditions to new generations and celebrate our heritage here in southern Louisiana! From Southern Belles to It’s the climactic event of Mardi Gras in Lake Charles—the 2025 Mardi Gras Southwest Krewe of Krewes Parade happening Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (Fat Tuesday) at 5:00 PM! Get your purple, green, and gold ready, because it’s time to be a little gaudy and immerse yourself in the most thrilling and high-energy parade of the season. As the grand finale of the Mardi Gras celebrations, this parade 28th Annual World-Famous Mardi Gras Gumbo Cook-Off Gather your gumbo pots as Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana, Inc. invites you to join us for the 28th annual World-Famous Mardi Gras Gumbo Cook-Off at the Lake Charles Event Center Amphitheater. It's time for Louisiana's second biggest holiday to start, Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras in Louisiana is one of the most highly anticipated seasons every year with tons of people going to Mardi Gras Balls, attending or participating in parades, and attending a ton of events in the Southwest Louisiana area.
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