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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. 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. 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 Cajun Field, Lafayette. Carnival rides & games, live music, food vendors, and parades roll through the festival grounds. Times vary. GoMardiGras.com. 2025 Live Music Schedule Friday, February 28 6:00 pm - DJ 6:30 pm - Clay Cormier Following the Parade - Foreigner's Journey to Boston Saturday, March 1 2:00 pm - DJ 2:30 pm - TBA 4:30 pm - LVVRS 6:30 pm - Adam Leger Following the Parade - Lil 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. 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. 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 Le Festival de Mardi Gras Lafayette. February 28 - March 4, 2025. Cajun Field Fairgrounds. Lafayette, LA 70501. Status: Updated 1/8/2025 Join to read more Le Festival de Mardi Gras is a carnival with rides, food and live music. Parades roll through festival grounds; Krewe of Allons 'Kick-off' Parade starts at Pontiac Point to Cajun Field at 6:30 pm; 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1 – 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 The Cajun Mardi Gras Festival is Eunice's largest community event of the year with 5 days of Street Dances, Live Music, Cajun Cuisine & Crafts and Cultural Demonstrations. The music and celebrations begin Friday Afternoon until after the parade rolls out on Tuesday Evening. Saturday, Feb. 22 - Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Mardi Gras Parade - Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 6:30 pm. RioLafayette.com. 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 grounds. 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. 1:00 p.m. – Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade; The Children’s Parade begins at Lafayette St. & West Vermilion St. and ends at Cajun Field. Resident & Business Information. 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. 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 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 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
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