Gallery
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
With the assistance of Nettie's brother Ed, friend Robert Connors, son Jim Bernhardt, and a few others, the Lake Wales Mardi Gras took shape. The inaugural Mardi Gras parade featured Al's Place Band, and just two Krewes (Royal Order of the Red Swans and the Loyal Order of Wild Shiners) and numerous marching revelers. A pageant of color and music will burst onto the streets of Lake Wales this weekend in the form of the annual city-wide Mardi Gras celebration. Highlighted by a two-day music festival and a traditional parade, the festival is expected to draw thousands to the downtown streets and the lakeshore festival grounds. The Lake Wales Mardi Gras, now in its The parade will showcase an array of elaborate floats, colorful costumes, and spirited performances, embodying the rich traditions of Mardi Gras. Whether you’re a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, the Lake Wales Mardi Gras offers an unforgettable experience that captures the essence of community celebration. Parade begins at 3:00 pm Saturday, February 10th, 2024 Lake Wales Mardi Gras P.O. Box 3631 Lake Wales, FL 33859-3631 The Mardi Gras parade starts at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Historic Downtown District of Lake Wales and winds its way through the streets and down Central Ave. to it’s dramatic close at Lake Wailes Park. The parade boasts dozens of floats from the local Mardi Gras Krewes, media personalities, County Commissioners and the Polk County Sheriff Address: 499 E. Park Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33853 Entertainment: 1 stage - N,R,L Entertainment: AL CZ JZ BL RG RK Other Activities: parade, children's carnival, 5k Lake Wales has incorporated traditions from many of them including feathered costumes from Rio, Dixieland Jazz, Blues and Zydeco music, Cajun food and mask from New Orleans. Another tradition adapted from New Orleans is the Krewe of Rex as the lead Krewe in the parade escorting the Queen of Carnival and Prince of Wailes (our version of rex It's that zany time of year for thousands of celebrants who will participate in the annual Lake Wales Mardi Gras, with festivities running from February 11 through 21. Between two book-end events, the heart of the traditional event will fill two days with music concerts and a colorful parade on the weekend of February 18. The long-standing traditio Lake Wales Mardi Gras is back for its 39th annual family-friendly celebration on February 17th and 18th, 2023. Since 1984, the annual Mardi Gras parade and festival has entertained thousands of residents and visitors to Lake Wales with floats, beads, live music, food and spirits. Lake Wales Mardi Gras is back for its annual family-friendly celebration on February 28-March1, 2025. Since 1984, the annual Mardi Gras parade and festival has entertained thousands of residents and visitors in Lake Wales with floats, beads, live music, food and spirits. Event in Lake Wales, FL by Lake Wales Mardi Gras on Friday, February 28 2025 with 5.9K people interested and 716 people going. 47 posts in the discussion. 🎉 Lake Wales Mardi Gras is back for its 41st annual family-friendly celebration on February 28th and March 1st, 2025! 🎉 Since 1984, this amazing parade and festival has brought excitement to Lake Wales with floats, beads, live music, food, and spirits. 111-123 E Central Ave, Lake Wales, FL, United States, Florida 33853 Official Mardi Gras Glow Run t-shirt, finisher medal, drink ticket, and access to all activities & post-race party for all participants! The Route this year will be on the Path on the Shores around Lake Wailes. The Lake Wales Mardi Gras Glow Run 5K is a fun way to get decked out and be festive, while racing to raise funds for local charities. Experience the 37th annual Lake Wales Mardi Gras Festival and Parade on February 25 - 26, 2022. This family-friendly festival features outdoor live music, food, spirits, and a parade with floats and beads. There’s even a 5K run for athletic enthusiasts. Lake Wales Mardi Gras is one of the largest events of its kind outside of New Orleans! Unable to fulfill this wish, they opted to organize a parade in his honor, naming it the Lake Wales Mardi Gras. With the assistance of Nettie's brother Ed, friend Robert Connors, son Jim Bernhardt, and a few others, the Lake Wales Mardi Gras took shape. The Mardi Gras ramps up on Friday, March 31 with the start of a two-day free music festival on the shores of Lake Wailes that lasts until 10 p.m. Featuring a dozen popular bands, the event continues during the day and evening on Saturday, pausing only for the 3 p.m. start of the Mardi Gras Parade, which steps off downtown before winding it's Parade Kiddie Corral Krewe News Home About History Lake Wales Mardi Gras P.O. Box 3631 Lake Wales, FL 33859-3631 Lake Wales Mardi Gras, Lake Wales, Florida. 6,425 likes · 248 talking about this · 3,921 were here. Official home page for the Lake Wales Mardi Gras celebration! Visit our home website:www.lwmardigras. The biggest outburst of fun and frivolity in the region, the Lake Wales Mardi Gras is preparing to offer its 40th year of festivities to residents and visitors from far and wide. The event draws an estimated 20,000 to the two-and-half-weeks of activities. Highlighted by a zany parade and two-day music festival, the celebration also features three m
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |