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"Join us for the vibrant LA Festival de Mardi Gras from February 28 to March 4, 2025, at Cajun Field! Experience lively celebrations, delicious food, and unforgettable entertainment. Don't miss out on the festivities—explore the full schedule and get ready to celebrate!" Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette will run from Friday, February 28 through March 4 (Mardi Gras Day). The festivities will kick off on Friday, February 28 with the Krewe Allons Kick-Off Parade, which will roll at 6:30 pm. Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette is the ending point for that parade and all the other weekend Lafayette parades. 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. One of the biggest celebrations in all of Acadiana is Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette at Cajun Field and we're happy to announce that the fun will be returning. The festivities will kick off this Friday, February 9 with the new Kick-Off Parade, which will roll at 6:30 pm. 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 festival All parades, except the Children’s Parade, begin at Pontiac Point (Jefferson St. at Surrey St.) and end at Cajun Field. The Children’s Parade begins at Lafayette St. & West Vermilion St. and ends at Cajun Field. Resident & Business Information. Residents and businesses along the parade route should make necessary arrangements for road closures. Experience the vibrant celebrations of Mardi Gras in Lafayette, Louisiana, where dazzling parades, rich traditions, and unforgettable festivities come alive. Discover the heart of this unique cultural event, view upcoming parade schedules, and explore the traditions that make this celebration truly special. Le Festival de Mardi Gras à Lafayette is a vibrant annual celebration held at Cajun Field in Lafayette, Louisiana. Organized by the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association (GSW), the festival has been a cornerstone of the region's Mardi Gras festivities since 1934, bringing together over 20 krewes under its umbrella. Ride an unlimited number of rides at the Lafayette Mardi Gras Carnival for just $30 when you purchase online before February 27 at midnight (armbands are available for $35 after February 27th online and at the event). One armband per person per day. Unlimited ride wristbands are valid during these hours only: Open – Friday 5pm – Armband $35 Rooted in French medieval history and brought to Louisiana in the 19th century, Courir de Mardi Gras has many rituals that come together in a celebration on Fat Tuesday. It's commonly referred to as "the real Mardi Gras." The main event in a Cajun Country Mardi Gras is the traditional courir or “run” led by the capitaine of the Mardi Gras Great food, carnival rides, live music & parades. Everything you want for Mardi Gras! Cajun Field Fairgrounds. Lafayette, LA 70501. Status: Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Krewe des Chiens Parade. Feb. 22 at noon. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Scott Mardi Gras Parade. Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. Scott. Krewe of Carnivale en Rio. Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Krewe of Allons. Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Krewe of Bonaparte March 1 6:30 p.m. – Krewe of Bonaparte Mardi Gras Parade is scheduled at the intersection of Jefferson and Simcoe Streets, then along the parade route before turning into Cajun Field at Gate 1. Monday, March 3, 6:00 p.m. – Queen Evangeline’s Parade is scheduled to begin at the intersection of Jefferson and Simcoe Streets, then along the parade Rooted in French medieval history and brought to Louisiana in the 19th century, Courir de Mardi Gras has many rituals that come together in a celebration on Fat Tuesday. It's commonly referred to as "the real Mardi Gras." The main event in a Cajun Country Mardi Gras is the traditional courir or “run” led by the capitaine of the Mardi Gras With the parades ending at Cajun Field, some say a “pro tip” is to hang out there because it tends to be the place where float riders throw whatever they have left. Mardi Gras madness made its way to schools throughout Acadiana on Friday. There was a kids’ parade at Westside Elementary School in Scott. Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette takes place from Feb. 9-13 at Cajun Field, with rides, games, music and food. Peddy noted that the festival was launched after Lafayette’s parade route was When Lafayette’s Mardi Gras parade route was lengthened several years ago, organizers launched Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette at Cajun Field, a five-day fair that has continued. Located at the end of the parade route, the fair has a full slate of musical performances, plus rides and amusements for all ages. Le Festival de Mardi Gras à Lafayette is a vibrant annual celebration held at Cajun Field in Lafayette, Louisiana. Organized by the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association (GSW), the festival has been a cornerstone of the region's Mardi Gras festivities since 1934, bringing together over 20 krewes under its umbrella. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Krewe of Bonaparte. March 1 at 6:30 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafayette Children’s Parade. March 1 at 12:30 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. 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 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 as extravagant Mardi Gras balls complete with a king and queen. Click the links below for a listing of
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