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Feathers, fabulous frocks, and the fais-do-do can only mean one thing — it's Mardi Gras time in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This destination does it like no other! Mark your calendars for the Mardi Gras magic hitting the streets in Lake Charles from the Krewe of Barkus dog parade and Mardi Gras Southwest Krewe of Krewes Parade to a taste of the Monday, March 3, 2025 -- 14th annual Lundi Gras Party with the Zydeco Boss Keith Frank live at Cowboy's Night Club in Lake Charles presented by Townsquare Media with Gator 99.5, 107 Jamz, and 92.9 The Lake. Monday, March 3rd, 2025 -- Mardi Gras Royal Gala inside the Lake Charles Event Center starting at 7:00 pm. Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Lake Charles Celebrates January 6 - March 4, 2025! Mardi Gras in Lake Charles is an assembly of celebrations and events leading up to Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras krewes are gearing up for a festive season filled with parades, gumbo cookoffs, and plenty of King Cake. Friday, January 24 - Community Mardi Gras Dance from 6:00 pm to 8:30 PM. Saturday, February 15 - Mardi Gras Craft Workshop 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Sunday, February 23 - Lake Charles Mardi Gras Parade & Zydeco Dance at 12:45 PM, 3:30 PM Chicken Run, 4:00 PM Mj Fontenot and The Country Boys, 5:00 PM Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Crush - Follow on Facebook Whether you’re a gearhead or just love the festive spirit of Mardi Gras, this parade is a must-see! Krewe of Krewes Parade - It’s the climactic event of Mardi Gras in Lake Charles—the 2025 Mardi Gras Southwest Krewe of Krewes Parade at 5 p.m.! Get your purple, green, and gold ready, because it’s time to be a little gaudy and immerse The parade starts at 7 p.m. and will depart from the Lake Charles Event Center and travel down Ryan St. to Sale Rd. Mardi Gras celebrations begin early in Iowa with the annual Iowa Chicken Run Sunday, March 2: Kids Take Over Mardi Gras! Sunday is all about family fun! Mardi Gras Children's Day happens inside the Lake Charles Event Center, featuring interactive activities, crafts, and games. Later, the Children’s Mardi Gras Parade rolls through, giving kids their very own spotlight in the celebration! Tuesday, March 4: Fat Tuesday Lake Charles. Children’s Day Parade. March 2 at 3:30 p.m. Downtown Lake Charles. Second Line Stroll. March 4 at 1 p.m. Downtown Lake Charles. Motor Gras Parade. March 4 at 3 p.m. Downtown Lake Charles. Jeeps on Parade. March 4 at 1 p.m. Downtown Lake Charles. Mardi Gras Southwest Krewe of Krewes Parade. March 4 at 5 p.m. Downtown Lake Charles The granddaddy Mardi Gras Southwest Krewe of Krewes Parade winds four miles through Lake Charles, with more than 100 elaborate floats tossing thousands of beads, cups, doubloons and other fun items to cheering crowds along the way. Children’s Mardi Gras Stroll - The City of Lake Charles’ 2025 Children’s Mardi Gras Stroll returns on Saturday, March 1 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The parade, which debuted in 2022, is a walking parade designed specifically for children ages 3-12. 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule in Acadiana. Saturday, Feb. 22 – Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Run & Parade – 102 Arthur Ave., Lake Arthur. Run rolls at 8 a.m. from Lake Arthur Park. Parade This February enjoy festive Mardi Gras events and parades, a thrilling installment of the Monster Truck Nitro tour, romantic dinners and "galentine" celebrations, and exciting casino entertainment happening throughout Southwest Louisiana at venues like the Lake Charles Event Center, Golden Nugget, L'Auberge Casino Resort, the Burton Complex and More. Mardi Gras in Lake Charles is more than a celebration; it's an experience that will bring you closer to the heart of Louisiana culture. From planning your parade schedule to choosing your favorite king cake, locals know how to make the most of the season. Here’s how you can Mardi Gras like a local in Lake Charles. Monday, March 3rd, 2025 -- Mardi Gras Royal Gala inside the Lake Charles Event Center starting at 7:00 pm. Tuesday, March 4, 2025 -- the city of Iowa, Louisiana's Chicken Run. Starts at the Knights of Columbus hall on Highway 90 in Iowas at 8:00 am. ST. CHARLES PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Two krewes are preparing to roll in St. Charles Parish to celebrate Mardi Gras during the carnival season, and WGNO is bringing you the details. According to the The 2025 Mardi Gras Children’s Parade held on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM is a family-friendly highlight of the Mardi Gras season! As one of the longest and most well-attended parades leading up to Mardi Gras Day, this event is bursting with youthful energy and excitement. Children of Mardi Gras Krewe members, youth organizations, and businesses geared toward kids join local businesses Lake Charles Mardi Gras 2024 Parades and Routes. Lake Charles, Louisiana – On Sunday, February 4th, at 1 p.m., the Lake Charles Mardi Gras Parade will be held. The parade will begin at the Lake Charles Event Center and proceed along Broad Street. It will then turn onto Shattuck Street, followed by Belden Street, and finally Ryan Street. LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Sixty city workers from different divisions such as streets, drainage, grounds and recreation all came together to make sure the parade routes are well prepared for the Mardi Gras parades going on throughout the weekend leading into Fat Tuesday. With over 3,000 barricade LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Routes for Mardi Gras parades in Lake Charles. Friday, Feb. 9 Merchants Parade - 7 p.m.
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