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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 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 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 It’s the climactic event of Mardi Gras in Lake Charles—the 2025 Mardi Gras Southwest Krewe of Krewes Parade happening Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (Fat Tuesday) at 5:00 PM! Get your purple, green, and gold ready, because it’s time to be a little gaudy and immerse yourself in the most thrilling and high-energy parade of the season. As the grand finale of the Mardi Gras celebrations, this parade Friday, February 28, 2025 -- Mardi Gras Merchant's Parade Starts at 7:00 pm and rolls down Ryan Street to Sale Road in Lake Charles. Saturday, March 1, 2025 -- World Famous Cajun Extravaganza and Gumbo Cook-off inside the Lake Charles Event Center Exhibition Hall. Admission is $10 per person and 5 and under are free. 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. The 2025 Children’s Mardi Gras Stroll is from 9 to 11 a.m. Young revelers will parade Millennium Park with decorated umbrellas and the Mardi Gras spirit. The stroll is designed for children ages 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 March 2, 2025. Mardi Gras Children’s Day - The 2025 Mardi Gras Children’s Day takes place on Sunday, March 2nd, 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. Downtown Lake Charles. Lighted Boat Parade. March 1 at 7 p.m. 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 Celebrate Fat Tuesday with the high-octane excitement of the Mardi Gras Motor Gras Parade on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (Fat Tuesday) at 3:00 PM or immediately following the Jeeps on Parade! This spectacular event will showcase a dazzling lineup of hot rods, classic cars, and motorcycles, parading through the heart of Downtown and Midtown Lake Charles. Whether you’re a gearhead or just love 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 Mardi Gras magic takes to the water with the 2025 Lighted Boat Parade, a one-of-a-kind tradition in the Lake Charles area! On Monday, March 2 after the Children's Parade, festival-goers will gather along the scenic shores of Lake Charles to enjoy a dazzling parade of boats decked out in sparkling lights and vibrant Mardi Gras decorations. Mardi Gras weekend runs February 27- March 4, 2025 with a wide array of events from a chicken run, Krewe of Barkus dog parade, a gumbo cook-off, a Children's parade, and many more activities packing the calendar! Get ready for the 2025 Mardi Gras Jeeps on Parade happening Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (Fat Tuesday) at 2:00 PM, a high-octane event that brings together jeep lovers for a fun and festive ride down the heart of Ryan Street! In partnership with the Seven Slots Society, this parade is a must-see for car enthusiasts and Mardi Gras revelers alike. Whether you’re a jeep owner or a spectator, the 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. Games event in Lake Charles, LA by Lake Charles Mardi Gras on Sunday, February 23 2025 with 1.9K people interested and 245 people going. 2025 Merchants Parade Kick off your Mardi Gras weekend with the dazzling 2025 Merchants' Parade happening on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM! This glowing night parade invites residents and visitors alike to embrace the festive spirit as local businesses and social organizations light up the streets with creative floats and lively energy. Parade Route The parade begins at the Lake Charles Event Center Mardi Gras of Southwest La. Inc. 4201 Canal St. Lake Charles, La. 70605 337-425-8623 / fence2lawn@aol.com 2025 MERCHANT'S PARADE ENTRY FORM 7:00 PM FRIDAY February 28, 2025 PARADE CHAIRMAN: REBECCA MOSS Return form no later than Feb. 16, 2025 DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING BLANK- WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 1. Entry Fee: $ 200.00 2.
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