Mardi Gras Season lasts from Jan. 6 to Mardi Gras Day – March 4, 2025, featuring feasting and fun, parades, and king cakes! Natchitoches offers a family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration, with plenty of shopping and dining to make the trip fun for everyone. Natchitoches Parades. Krewe of Excellence Parade – Jan. 6 at 2pm. Cloutierville Mardi Mardi Gras in Natchitoches; Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights; Dining; Explore. Communities. Krewe of Dionysos Mardi Gras Parade. February 10, 2024 @ 6:00 pm The Krewe of Dionysos is a parading Krewe. Established in 1998 as a non-profit organization, the Krewe of Dionysos is dedicated to the development and celebration of the Mardi Gras Carnival Season in Natchitoches and the surrounding community. We strive to give our home town the biggest, brightest party of the year to celebrate life and family! Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 03:00 pm Krewe of Wag-uns Children & Pet Parade 780 Front St, Ste 100, Natchitoches, LA Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 09:30 pm Houston Christian Huskies at Northwestern State Demons Mens Basketball The Krewe of Dionysos is a parading krewe. Established in 1998 as a non-profit organization, the Krewe of Dionysos is dedicated to the development and celebration of the Mardi Gras carnival season in Natchitoches and the surrounding community. We strive to give our hometown the biggest, brightest party of the year to celebrate life and family! Natchitoches Krewe of Dionysos Mardi Gras Parade Mardi Gras in Natchitoches; Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights; Dining; Second Annual Krewe of Excellence Mardi Gras Parade. January 4 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Krewe of Dionysos is thrilled to announce its annual Mardi Gras Parade, scheduled for Saturday, March 1 at 6 PM. This beloved community event invites all to join the celebration of Mardi Gras in a fun and family-friendly atmosphere. Free Entry for Participants: The parade is free to enter, and the Krewe encoura The Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade has grown over the years to become the largest parade in the ArkLaTex. Natchitoches; 12th Night – Program begins at 8:00 p.m. at Bossier Civic Center Parades will take place in Alexandria, Ball, Marksville, Natchitoches, Pineville and Woodworth. The Alexandria Mardi Gras Association’s Krewes Parade will be held on Sunday, March 2, at 2 p.m The Krewe of Dionysos is thrilled to announce its annual Mardi Gras Parade, scheduled for Saturday, March 1 at 6 PM. This beloved community event invites all to join in the celebration of Mardi Gras in a fun and family-friendly atmosphere. Free Entry for Participants The parade is free to enter, and the Krewe encourages Mardi Gras in Natchitoches; Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights; Dining; Explore. Communities. Krewe of Dionysos Mardi Gras Parade March 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Official website for Natchitoches Travel and Events Information — Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau Krewe of Wag-uns Children & Pet Mardi Gras Parade Downtown Natchitoches 780 Front St., Natchitoches, LA, United States Sat 1 March 1 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Formed in 1995, the Krewe of Dionysus has over 300 members. This family friendly night time parade consists of a dozen or more super floats, lots of throws including beads, cups & specialty items and marching bands. The Krewe gathers on Highway 1, South Drive for their float loading party early in the day and the parade begins around 5:30pm. Check out what you can expect of a Central Louisiana Mardi Gras below. Alexandria Mardi Gras Parades. Alexandria kicks of its Mardi Gras celebration with cheer — cheerleaders that is. The annual Classic Cars & College Cheerleaders Parade has become a favorite of the community. Classic-car owners meander through the streets of downtown Krewe of Wag-uns Children & Pet Mardi Gras Parade Downtown Natchitoches 780 Front St., Natchitoches, LA, United States Sat 1 March 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Let the Good Times Roll! 19th annual Cloutierville Mardi Gras Parade in memory of Constable Bobby Carter is set for Saturday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. Roads close to traffic at 1 p.m.This year’s Grand Marshal is retired police officer/ volunteer firefighter and lifelong resident Charles Roge’. Natchitoches Celebrates Mardi Gras Let the ‘good times roll’ and celebrate carnival season in Louisiana’s Oldest City! Natchitoches, the destination of travelers since 1714, will celebrate two weekends with parades. [] The 2025 Cloutierville Mardi Gras parade rolled through the south Natchitoches parish town Saturday, Feb 22. Over 48 units participated in the iconic Mardi Gras event, bringing everything from horses to floats, elected officials, motorcycles and dance teams. Experience the warmth of the Christmas Festival of Lights, a cherished tradition since 1927, that transforms Natchitoches into a magical winter wonderland. With over 300,000 shimmering lights and more than 100 unique displays, the enchanting decorations dance upon the serene waters of Cane River Lake, evoking memories of joyful gatherings.
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