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2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule in Acadiana. Friday, Feb. 28 – Tuesday, March 4 – Le Festival de Mardi Gras à Lafayette – Cajun Field, Lafayette.Carnival rides and games, live music, food They will be repositioned on Thursday, February 27, 2025, and remain in place until the final parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Streets along and around the parade route will be closed one hour before each parade begins. Citizens should avoid these areas to minimize traffic congestion. Parade Schedule The Lafayette Police Department is preparing for Mardi Gras parade season. Mardi Gras is always a festive time for Lafayette residents. The first parade will be Friday, Feb. 21, according to the Mardi Gras February 21-22, 28 - March 4, 2025. South Louisiana is home to the greatest free party on earth, a colorful celebration known as Mardi Gras. 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 2025 Mardi Gras parade schedule for Lafayette, Louisiana and the Acadiana area. February 13, 2024 in Lafayette, La.. STAFF PHOTO BY BRAD KEMP; Facebook; Twitter; WhatsApp FEBRUARY 22, 2025. Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Run and Parade will be held February 22; LAFAYETTE PARISH . FEBRUARY 15, 2025. Carencro Mardi Gras Parade rolls at 11 am at Carencro High School and ends 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 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 Parade & Chicken Chase; Feb. 8 – Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival & Parade at 1 p.m. Feb. 16 – Sunset Kidz Wagon Parade at noon; March 1 – Eunice Lil The Association also produces the "Le Festival de Mardi Gras a’ Lafayette" at Cajun Field. Schedule: Friday - February 28, 2025 5:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m: Kissel Entertainment Rides 1:00 p.m: Drinks Food and Music Center The Music and Food Tent Opens at 1:00 p.m with live music, food and drinks until 6:00 p.m. MARDI GRAS SCHEDULE NOTICES. Lafayette, LA – In observance of Mardi Gras Day, Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) announces the following changes to services on Tuesday, March 4, 2025: Transit Services: No transit services will run on Mardi Gras Day. Normal transit operations will resume on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. READ MORE: 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for Lafayette, Louisiana and the Acadiana Area. But one of the biggest draws of the Mardi Gras Festival is the live music. And the J&J Exterminating Main Stage will be chocked full of great local and regional acts. Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade. March 1 at 11 a.m. Youngsville. Queen Evangeline’s Parade. March 3 at 6 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. King Gabriel’s Parade. March 4 at 10 a.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade. March 4 at 1 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafourche Parish parades 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 When it comes to celebrating Mardi Gras in Louisiana, Lafayette offers a unique and vibrant experience that stands out from the more famous New Orleans celebrations. The Lafayette Carnival 2025 (Mardi Gras) brings together the best of Cajun and Creole culture, incredible parades, live music, and a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. Feb. 7 - Krotz Springs La Riviére Children’s Mardi Gras Parade & Chicken Chase; Feb. 8 - Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival & Parade at 1 p.m. Feb. 16 - Sunset Kidz Wagon Parade at noon; March 1 - Eunice Lil' Mardi Gras Children's Parade at 3 p.m. March 1 - Cankton Courir de Mardi Gras; March 4 - Eunice Courir de Mardi Gras & Chicken Run "Join us for the vibrant LA Festival de Mardi Gras from February 28 to March 4, 2025, at Cajun Field! friendly Mardi Gras parades in Lafayette for 90 years, since 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 Check out the schedule below: Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025: Krewe Mosaique at 6 p.m. in the French Quarter Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025: Krewe of Chewbacchus at 7 p.m. in the MarignyFriday, Feb. 14, 2025
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