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. Mardi Gras in Lafayette means two full weeks events, parades, live music, and of course king cake. Get the inside track with this year's Mardi Gras Insider's Guide! 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 family-friendly Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette, coordinated by the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association, offers games, carnival rides, Cajun food, and live music by some of Acadiana's best talent at Cajun Field. The spot is also a great place to watch the concluding parades. Mardi Gras in Lafayette means two full weeks events, parades, live music, and of course king cake. Get the inside track with this year's Mardi Gras Insider's Guide! Mardi Gras in Lafayette means two full weeks events, parades, live music, and of course king cake. Get the inside track with this year's Mardi Gras Insider's Guide! Mardi Gras in Lafayette means two full weeks events, parades, live music, and of course king cake. Get the inside track with this year's Mardi Gras Insider's Guide! See our listings to find fun things to do in Lafayette year-round. See festivals, concerts, and what is going on around Mardi Gras. Plan your vacation today. Plan your stay around the holidays to see Lafayette transform into a winter wonderland for Cajun & Creole Christmas. Did you resolve to try something new this year? Only in Lafayette can you find a rodeo, film festival, concert series, and a Mardi Gras parade in the wintertime. Now your group can experience Mardi Gras in Lafayette, LA like a VIP! We’ve created a unique FREE experience that has all the revelry of Mardi Gras in a family-friendly atmosphere. The experience includes reserved bus parking, access to our VIP bandstand and viewing area complete with covered seating and private restrooms in the heart of 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. Mardi Gras in Lafayette means two full weeks events, parades, live music, and of course king cake. Get the inside track with this year's Mardi Gras Insider's Guide! 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 family-friendly Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette, coordinated by the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association, offers games, carnival rides, Cajun food, and live music by some of Acadiana's best talent at Cajun Field. The spot is also a great place to watch the concluding parades. Mardi Gras in Lafayette means two full weeks events, parades, live music, and of course king cake. Get the inside track with this year's Mardi Gras Insider's Guide! Mardi Gras in Lafayette means two full weeks events, parades, live music, and of course king cake. Get the inside track with this year's Mardi Gras Insider's Guide! Mardi Gras in Lafayette means two full weeks events, parades, live music, and of course king cake. Get the inside track with this year's Mardi Gras Insider's Guide! See our listings to find fun things to do in Lafayette year-round. See festivals, concerts, and what is going on around Mardi Gras. Plan your vacation today. Plan your stay around the holidays to see Lafayette transform into a winter wonderland for Cajun & Creole Christmas. Did you resolve to try something new this year? Only in Lafayette can you find a rodeo, film festival, concert series, and a Mardi Gras parade in the wintertime. Now your group can experience Mardi Gras in Lafayette, LA like a VIP! We’ve created a unique FREE experience that has all the revelry of Mardi Gras in a family-friendly atmosphere. The experience includes reserved bus parking, access to our VIP bandstand and viewing area complete with covered seating and private restrooms in the heart of
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