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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 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 Parade Schedule . Friday, Feb. 21, p.m. – Krewe de Canailles Parade – Takes place in Downtown Lafayette. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 – Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Parade: Scheduled beginning 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 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. 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 Carnivale en Rio Parade rolls at 6:30 p.m. Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade rolls at 1 pm in Lafayette; Independent Parade rolls at 2:30 pm; ST. LANDRY PARISH. FEBRUARY 15, 2025. 2025 Mardi Gras parade schedule for Lafayette, Louisiana and the Acadiana area. The Krewe of Rio parade rolled in downtown Lafayette, Saturday night, February 3, 2024. Robin May; 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. The Lafayette Carnival 2025 offers a unique and culturally rich Mardi Gras experience with the perfect blend of Cajun heritage, vibrant parades, and family-friendly events. With its welcoming atmosphere, incredible music, and fun-filled traditions, Lafayette is the ideal destination for anyone looking to enjoy Mardi Gras without the 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. Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) is finalizing preparations for the 2025 Mardi Gras [lafayettela.gov] season. To ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration, residents and visitors are urged to 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. March 1 – Lafayette Children’s Parade at 12:30 p.m. March 1 – Youngsville Mardi Gras Lafayette Krewe of Bonaparte Mardi Gras Parade. Saturday, March 1 at 12:30 p.m. Lafayette Children’s Parade. Saturday, March 1 at 11 a.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 Rio Parada. The Parada of the Krewe of 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 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 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 first full parade in Lafayette, from the Krewe of Carnivale en Rio, rolls at 6:30 p.m. Saturday.. The City of Lafayette Public Works Department will begin placing barricades along the parade In essence, this makes the Rio Parada the “Kick-Off” parade of Mardi Gras in Lafayette. The Krewe of Rio is delighted with the honor and keeps its promise to impress by delivering quite a show. In addition to the annual Rio Parada, each year the Krewe holds the Rio Ball near Twelfth Night, marking the start of the Carnival Season in 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
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