The Krewe of Gabriel was formed in 1949 by many of Lafayette's leading businessmen. The purpose of the Krewe was to assist the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association in improving and expanding Mardi Gras. Parade Rolls: March 4, 2025 @ 10:00 AM. King Gabriel's Parade, Lafayette, 10:00 AM Friday, Feb. 28 – Tuesday, March 4 – Le Festival de Mardi Gras à Lafayette – Cajun Field, Lafayette. Carnival rides and games, live music, food vendors, and parades roll through the South Louisiana is home to the greatest free party on earth, a colorful celebration known as Mardi Gras. In Lafayette, LA residents celebrate in many ways including the traditional Courir de Mardi Gras; parades with marching bands, beads and doubloons; Mardi Gras Indians with elaborate dancing and costumes; various styles of king cakes; as well Krewe de Jeunes Amis parade rolls on March 3. Krewe of Victoria. Mardi Gras Ball: Jan. 25 at the Cajundome. In 1993, the Krewe of Victoria was formed by eight women: Debbie Landry, Phyllis Jan. 14 “Party at the Pond” Mardi Gras Ball, 7 p.m., Rayne Civic Center; Jan. 21. Welsh Mardi Gras Ball, 6 p.m., Welsh Community Center; Jan. 28. Welsh Mardi Gras Kids Run, time and location Welcome To The Krewe of Triton . The Krewe Of Triton is a Mardi Gras Krewe based in Lafayette, LA. The Krewe hosts dinners, parties, and many other functions year-round in anticipation of the annual ball which takes place the Saturday before Mardi Gras day & is held at the Lafayette Cajundome. The annual Mardi Gras Festival kicked off at Cajun Field tonight, bringing five days of celebration with a lineup of food, music, and entertainment. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays Watch Now On Mardi Gras day, Lafayette has three parades: the long-standing King Gabriel's Parade at 10 a.m., the Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade at 1 p.m., and the Independent Parade at 2:30 p.m. Carnival parades in Lafayette cater to families, so barricades are set up along the entire parade route from downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Krewe of Apollo Mardi Gras Ball January 27, 2024 Krewe of Apollo Mardi Gras Ball Date January Lafayette, La 70506. Box Office: 337-265-2104. Events & Tickets Tuesday, March 4, MARDI GRAS DAY, 10:00 a.m. – King Gabriel’s Parade is scheduled to begin at the intersection of Jefferson and Simcoe Streets, then along the parade route before turning into Cajun Field at Gate 1. 1:00 p.m. – The Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade is scheduled to begin following King Gabriel’s Parade. 2:30 p.m. 2025 mardi gras information Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) is finalizing preparations for the 2025 Mardi Gras season. To ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration, residents and visitors are urged to follow regulations regarding barricades, street closures, parking, and public safety. Welcome to the Mystic Krewe of Apollo de Lafayette! The Mystic Krewe of Apollo de Lafayette is a Mardi Gras krewe based in Lafayette, LA. We have been keeping the culture and tradition of Mardi Gras alive and on full display for all to see. Our signature event is our annual bal masque, held each Celebrating the tradition of Mardi Gras in Lafayette, Louisiana since 1972. Learn More. Introducing Our King & Queen. L'Empereur Napoleon XLVII - E.J. Krampe The Krewe of Roux Mardi Gras Ball is set for Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022! The Krewe is one of UL Lafayette's longstanding traditions, a deep connection between the University, Lafayette, and Acadiana's proud Cajun and Creole roots. This year's event is a bit different, but we're still having fun! Krewe of Camelot Mardi Gras Ball. Catering Pre-Orders due by 12 Noon on Monday, January 31, 2022. Lafayette, La 70506. Box Office: 337-265-2104. Events & Tickets 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, Mardi Gras Day – The Independent Parade is scheduled to begin following the Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade. Mardi Gras Day Street Closures South Louisiana is home to the greatest free party on earth, a colorful celebration known as Mardi Gras. In Lafayette, LA residents celebrate in many ways including the traditional Courir de Mardi Gras; parades with marching bands, beads and doubloons; Mardi Gras Indians with elaborate dancing and costumes; various styles of king cakes; as well 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 With all the parades of Mardi Gras comes the elegant festivities of a ball. The Krewe of Troubadours hosted their ball in Lafayette tonight. Troubadours has been in existence since 1953, and each January 24, 2025 Faces of Hope Foundation will be throwing their annual KREWE DE' ENFANT MARDI GRAS BALL! This is a Formal Wear Event!! Dress code will be strictly enforced upon arrival! Doors open @ 8PM and the party doesn't stop until 2AM! Tickets are $50.00 per guest which includes 2 Complimentary Free Drinks each guest.
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