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The Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu immerses you in all things related to Southwest Louisiana's family-friendly Mardi Gras! From the delectable seasonal king cake to the traditional Mardi Gras chicken run known as a Courir de Mardi Gras to how the fabulous over-the-top headdresses and gowns are imagined and created. LAKE CHARLES, La. (April 17, 2023)—Mardi Gras plays a significant role from historical and cultural perspectives for Southwest Louisiana. The original Mardi Gras Museum provided a space where people could experience the magic of Mardi Gras year-round from 1998 until the devastation in 2020 caused by Hurricane Laura. Mardi Gras Museum Photo Gallery Visit Photo Gallery. Email Us mgmswla@gmail.com. Call Us (337) 430-0043 Visit Us 641 Enterprise Blvd. Lake Charles, LA 70601 To further support the museum’s development, the Board of Directors of The Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu is offering an opportunity for the public to contribute to its new interior by purchasing personalized bricks or tiles, with proceeds funding exhibits and preserving Mardi Gras history. The museum is slated to open in late 2025 Mardi Gras Museum Photo Gallery Visit Photo Gallery. Email Us mgmswla@gmail.com. Call Us (337) 430-0043 Visit Us 641 Enterprise Blvd. Lake Charles, LA 70601 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. LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - From bulls parading down streets to the first Krewe of Krewes parade, Southwest Louisiana has a storied history when it comes to Mardi Gras. The earliest recorded Mardi Gras celebration in Southwest Louisiana was in 1882. However, the festivities died down soon after as This small museum is located on the second floor of an old school that houses a number of various art and theater programs. There are quite a few examples of Mardi Gras costumes. The gentleman who greeted us described the background of Mardi Gras in Lake Charles and checked in with us throughout our self guided tour to address questions. Specialties: The place to view the largest mardi gras costume collection, history and local mardi gras traditions, Established in 1998. We started our museum in 1997 and opened in 1998. we started with filling one classroon in the Historic Central School building. The building is now used as the Arts and Humanities cultural center. We now house and display over 250 costumes in six of the LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - After years of temporary locations and damage from hurricanes, a dream is coming true in the Nellie Lutcher Cultural District off Enterprise Blvd. Construction is finally underway for a New Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu. We spoke to David Paul and Anne Monlezun this morning to get the details. Soon, the exhibits will once again be on display, showcasing the style and cultural importance of Mardi Gras in southwest Louisiana and Lake Charles, home to the second-largest carnival in the 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 In addition to costumes, the museum shares the local history of Mardi Gras, from traditional Mardi Gras to the Cajun Mardi Gras, Courir de Mardi Gras, and Washington D.C. Mardi Gras. The Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (dba Visit Lake Charles) applied for and was awarded a grant by the Economic Development Agency (EDA) to build The Museum also boasts a permanent art collection including works of John James Audubon, Boyd Cruise, Angel Gregory, and Lynda Benglis. Visitors to the museum can participate in various workshops throughout the year including a Courir de Mardi Gras mask making workshop. These can be scheduled in advance by contacting the museum. 8. Join the Second Line Stroll Walking Parade in Downtown Lake Charles Dancing is inevitable during Mardi Gras, especially at the Second Line Stroll Walking Parade on Fat Tuesday, March 4 at 1001 Ryan Street at 1 PM. The band will bring invigorating tunes as dancers and more strut their Mardi Gras spirit through downtown Lake Charles. Mardi Gras Children’s Day - The 2025 Mardi Gras Children’s Day takes place prior to the Children’s Day Parade at the Lake Charles Event Center in the Exhibition Hall! Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana is a family-friendly festival and even has an entire day devoted to kids.
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