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. 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 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 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. 2025 Krewe of Illusions Mardi Gras Extravaganza--Rise of the Phoenix. Come join us for a fantastical night of fun at The Royal Of Lake Charles! Get ready to witness the Rise of the Phoenix as we travel through time and space to celebrate Mardi Gras through the ages. This event promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with dazzling 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. 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. 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 This February enjoy festive Mardi Gras events and parades, a thrilling installment of the Monster Truck Nitro tour, romantic dinners and "galentine" celebrations, and exciting casino entertainment happening throughout Southwest Louisiana at venues like the Lake Charles Event Center, Golden Nugget, L'Auberge Casino Resort, the Burton Complex and More. Find tickets & information for Mardi Gras Extravaganza--Rise of the Phoenix. happening at 825 Bilbo Street,Lake Charles,70601,US, Lake Charles, LA on Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm CST. 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. Mardi Gras Krewe History What is a Mardi Gras Krewe? A krewe is any group or organization of friends who would like to band together to host a Mardi Gras ball, ride on a Mardi Gras parade float, and participate in social events throughout the year. In Southwest Louisiana, there are more than 60 krewes, a number that continues to grow each season. 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 in Lake Charles is more than a celebration; it's an experience that will bring you closer to the heart of Louisiana culture. From planning your parade schedule to choosing your favorite king cake, locals know how to make the most of the season. Here’s how you can Mardi Gras like a local in Lake Charles. 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. Encourage your Krewe members to attend and show off their Mardi Gras spirit. Senior citizens who have passed down Mardi Gras traditions celebrate the season with food and a Mardi Gras ball. Enjoy a Kings & Queens presentation, live music, dancing, continental breakfast, and lunch! Free to seniors 60 and up. Doors open at 8 AM. For more information, contact the Calcasieu Council on Aging at (337) 474-2583.
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