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Prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions and rich folklife of Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, as Bastrop TX Mardi Gras takes center stage on January 31st and February 1st, 2025. This second annual “Cultural Exchange” event is a joyous celebration of Cajun culture, highlighting the distinctive “Courir de Mardi Gras” customs . Prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions and rich folklife of Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, as Bastrop TX Mardi Gras takes center stage on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2025. This second annual “Cultural Exchange” event is a joyous celebration of Cajun culture, highlighting the distinctive “Courir de Mardi Gras” customs. Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Mardi Gras King & Queen Coronation Dance on Tuesday, January 28th, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at the Bastrop Convention Center! Doors open at 5:30 PM. Enjoy live music by The Kitchen Pickers Band, delicious Cajun food, thrilling raffle prizes, and the royal coronation of our King and Queen, who will Eventbrite - City of Bastrop | Community Engagement presents Bastrop’s 2025 Cajun Mardi Gras Ball Celebration - Friday, January 31, 2025 at Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center, Bastrop, TX. While Bastrop TX Mardi Gras will incorporate various aspects of the traditional 'Courir' celebration, it's important to note that the urban setting of our Downtown area cannot facilitate an authentic 'Run' experience found in the rural Evangeline Parish. We encourage you to experience Mamo u's Mardi Gras Celebration, Tuesday, March 4, 2025! Get ready for an unforgettable night of Cajun flair, music, and culture in Bastrop, Texas. Welcome The Nash Hernandez Orchestra and Jean-Pierre and the Zydeco Angels for bringing the spirit of Mardi Gras. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the evening kicks off at 7 p.m. with Cajun-flavored hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and plenty of dancing! Published: 12:49 PM CST January 31, 2025 Updated: 12:49 PM On Saturday, Bastrop is set to have a Mardi Gras parade at 10 a.m. with floats and beads to give away, and free king cake. Prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions and rich folklife of Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, as Bastrop TX Mardi Gras takes center stage on January 31st and February 1st, 2025. This second annual “Cultural Exchange” event is a joyous celebration of Cajun culture, highlighting the distinctive “Courir de Mardi Gras” customs. Bastrop TX Mardi Gras is an annual event that brings Cajun culture to the heart of Texas. Here’s the schedule of events. Friday, Jan. 31. The Cajun Mardi Gras Ball kicks off the festivities on Friday at 7 p.m. The ball will feature Cajun flair, music, culture and a night of dancing. Saturday, Feb. 1 Step into the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras at our “Cajun Mardi Gras Ball Celebration'' on January 31st, 2025, hosted at the beautiful Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center! Enjoy lively melodies, delicious Cajun-flavored hors d'oeuvres, and a cash bar. Doors open at 6:30 pm, with the celebration kicking off at 7:00 pm Join us on Saturday, February 1st, during the Bastrop Mardi Gras Celebration, for a full day of shopping, fun, and surprises! Here’s how it works: -Anytime you make a purchase (of any amount) at a participating retail business in Downtown Bastrop, you’ll receive a special Downtown Bastrop Bead Bag! Event in Bastrop, TX by Gravity District on Saturday, February 1 2025. Kick off Mardi Gras events with a fabulous parade! It starts at 10am and winds from Fisherman Park around the Main Street area. Residents and visitors will have several opportunities to celebrate at this year’s Bastrop Mardi Gras events, Jan. 31-Feb. 1. This list is not comprehensive. Get ready to groove at the festival's main stage, where the infectious rhythms of lively Cajun and Zydeco music will set the scene for spontaneous street dancing. Immerse yourself in the vibrant tunes that promise to create a festive "fais do do" atmosphere, complete with the mesmerizing melodies of accordions & the pulsating energy of Zydeco beats. The lineup guarantees an unforgettable Bastrop Mardi Grad King and Queen Mike and Cathy Turner wave to parade-goers along the parade route in the Bastrop Mardi Gras Parade, Feb. 1, 2025. The second annual parade is part of the city's Saturday's activities will feature a Gumbo Cook-Off competition organized by and benefiting Bastrop Juneteeth Parade and Celebration 2025, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865. Gracie’s in downtown Bastrop will host the Salute to Fred’s Lounge, featuring Cajun vibes and lively music, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event will be broadcast on KVPI-AM Radio, so arrive early for all the fun. MARDI GRAS PARADE - February 1. For many, Mardi Gras parades are the best part of the festivities. mardi gras ball & free festivities for the whole family! - jan. 31st & feb. 1st, 2025 Join us for 'A Salute to Fred’s Lounge,' an homage to the iconic Mamou watering hole! Experience the spirit of this legendary bar right on our doorstep, as the renowned radio station KVPI broadcasts live from Downtown Bastrop. Enjoy authentic Cajun vibes, lively tunes, and a celebration that brings the heart of Mamou's Fred’s Lounge to life! Get ready to experience the vibrant traditions and folklife of ‘Courir de Mardi Gras’ like never before as Bastrop TX Mardi Gras festival makes its grand debut from Feb. 1-3, 2024. This inaugural ‘Cultural Exchange’ event promises to be a celebration of the unique Mardi Gras traditions of Evangeline Parish in Louisiana’s ‘Cajun
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