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Tuesday, March 4 – Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade & Mardi Gras Celebration – The Parade runs down E. Landry, turns left on Liberty, and travels back up to Vine Street in Opelousas. 11 a Of the hundreds of Louisiana festivals, none tops Mardi Gras. Spectacular parades, unbelievable costumes, music, dancing, food, drink — take your pick of places to indulge and enjoy. The biggest celebration occurs in New Orleans, but nearly every community in the state has its own version of the annual party. Wherever you go, you can find the La Riviére Children’s Mardi Gras Parade & Chicken Chase. Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. Krotz Springs. Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival & Parade. Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. Lebeau. Sunset Kidz Wagon Parade. Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. Sunset. Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras. March 1 at 3 p.m. Eunice. Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade. March 4 at 11 a.m. Opelousas. Courir de Mardi 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 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 Local revelers are gearing up for Mardi Gras on Tuesday, March 4, and Southwest Louisiana can expect five jam-packed days of festivities and celebrations. Friday, February 28 Celebrations kick off Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana is a family-friendly festival and even has an entire day devoted to kids. Children’s Day, a free event, combines Mardi Gras fun with culture, music and learning. Mardi Gras Children’s Parade - The 2025 Mardi Gras Children’s Parade at 3:30 p.m. is a family-friendly highlight of the Mardi Gras season! As Louisiana was colonized first by the French before it became part of the U.S., and has retained strong French and Cajun culture and traditions, including Mardi Gras. A whole lotta Mardi Gras in Shreveport-Bossier! Shreveport-Bossier hosts the most vibrant, family-friendly Mardi Gras celebrations in Louisiana! Whether you're catching colorful beads at a parade, swaying to the sounds of a lively second-line band, or sharing a slice of king cake with friends, every moment in Shreveport-Bossier is packed with Mardi Gras 2025 is Tuesday, March 4. We're counting down the minutes. As Mayor of the great City of New Orleans, I invite you to visit our city to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras!" Southwest Louisiana boasts the second largest Mardi Gras celebration in the state. Join us for parades, galas, chicken runs, and more fun. The event will begin at 10 a.m. with a screening of Pat Mire’s iconic Mardi Gras documentary, “Dance for a Chicken,” which reveals the secrets and history of the rural Mardi Gras run or Courir. Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. The 63rd Annual Saddle Tramp Riders Club/Church Point Courir de Mardi Gras will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Our full day event is one fluid route, but is comprised of a traditional Courir de Mardi Gras (Country Route) (8am-1:00pm),and a Parade down Main Street in the Town of Church Point (1pm-3:30pm). The Courir will stop at several Farmhouses along the route to collect ingredients for Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana is family-friendly and over 60 krewes will be participating in the Mardi Gras Southwest Krewe of Krewes parade, the last event of the season. Mark your calendars: Thursday, January 16 - March 22 - The History of Mardi Gras exhibit at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum opens 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 Now that Christmas is over, most folks in Louisiana are going to start focusing on their other favorite holiday, Mardi Gras. The Mardi Gras season will be here before you know it and it all gets underway in early January with the 12th night celebration. Mardi Gras is late this year with Mardi Gras Day taking place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 For a full calendar of Mardi Gras events in Lake Charles and the surrounding area, see Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras. Lafayette Mardi Gras Parades Since 1998, Krewe des Chien has had a noble mission: To raise funds for the many animal assistance organizations in the Acadiana area in need of financial support. Head to Jefferson Parish’s family-centric Mardi Gras experience: Family Gras. This free event is perfect for the whole family. You can enjoy the spectacle of Mardi Gras parades, authentic local cuisine, local art, a Kids' Court and outdoor concerts by both national artists and Louisiana favorites! City of New Orleans. Mardi Gras gets even
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