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Five people shot after Franklinton Mardi Gras parade; investigation ongoing. New Orleans, LA 70125 (504) 486-6161; Public Inspection File. PUBLICFILE@FOX8LIVE.COM - (504) 486-6161. Final preparations are underway for Washington Parish’s two parades that will take place this coming weekend. The MCCA parade in Bogalusa will roll on Saturday, March 1, and the Krewe of Pepe Parade will roll in Franklinton on Sunday, March 2. Mardi Gras itself will be on Tuesday, March 4. The Bogalusa MCCA parade will start at 1 p.m. When Is Mardi Gras 2025 In Franklinton, Louisiana. Mardi Gras 2025 is happening on 4th March,in Franklinton, Louisiana with extensive celebratory events and activities to look forward to! Hold your breath, there is a lot coming your way. A tragic incident unfolded during a Mardi Gras parade in Franklinton, Louisiana, as multiple people were reportedly shot. The shooting caused chaos among the parade attendees, leaving the community in shock. Videos circulating online show panicked crowds running for safety as gunfire erupted. Details of the Franklinton Parade Shooting 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. Lafourche Parish parades Franklinton police say five people were shot around 7 p.m. Sunday, following the Pepe Mardi Gras Parade. Detectives identified and took into custody someone they described as a person of interest History of Franklinton. Krewe of Pepe Mardi Gras Parade. Time is TBD Franklinton, Franklinton, LA 70438, USA. Share this event ©2021 Town of Franklinton, LA. Share this event: Mardi Gras Parade Balcony Tickets - Friday, Feb 21st Save this event: Mardi Gras Parade Balcony Tickets - Friday, Feb 21st View 3 similar results Mardi Gras Tennis Mixer When is Mardi Gras 2025? This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4. Ash Wednesday is on March 5, the day marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. MCCA’s Mardi Gras celebration is unique this year, because both the 2022 King and Queen are Franklinton residents. Johnny Passman is King, and Theresa Wascom is Queen. MCCA rolls on its traditional route in Bogalusa on Mardi Gras Day, with spectators coming not just from Washington Parsh but from all over Southeast Louisiana and South That's right, Louisiana is home to Mardi Gras! But that's another story – and a very large one across the state!The town of Franklinton, located in Washington Parish became the permanent parish seat in July 1826. The area’s history included a strong lumber industry that logged the Piney Woods of the area. The Alexandria Mardi Gras Association’s Krewes Parade will be held on Sunday, March 2, at 2 p.m. Ready to laissez les bons temps rouler? Check out this list to find out when area parades are set With Mardi Gras less than 2 weeks away, final preparations are being made for Washington Parish’s two parades. The MCCA parade in Bogalusa will roll on Saturday, February 18, and the Krewe of Pepe Parade will roll in Franklinton on Sunday, February 19. Mardi Gras itself will be on Tuesday, February 21. Franklinton / Madi Gras Events; Madi gras events in Franklinton, LA. Category. Business; MARDI GRAS PARTY w/ DJ Keaton Carter at Whiskey Tavern Share this event: The nearby town of Franklinton is hosting a Mardi Gras celebration on Saturday, March 1, 2025, starting at 1 p.m. It’s free to attend. Franklinton is in the northeast corner of the Triangle. It’s about a 39 minute drive from Raleigh, but just a 15 minute drive from Wake Forest, and a 10 minute drive from Youngsville. Please direct all Public Record Requests to Town Clerk, Ellen Waskom at (985) 839-3560. A charge of $.50 per sheet on all requests. North Louisiana: Shreveport - Bossier Mardi Gras: Mardi Gras at the Monroe - West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau: Desoto Parish Mardi Gras: Mansfield, Logansport : Webster Parish Mardi Gras: Minden, Springhill: Farmerville Louisiana Mardi Gras: For More Louisiana Mardi Gras Information, Events and Details Good news for the City of Bogalusa, the Krewe of MCCA, and all who enjoy the parade and festivities. On the morning of Thursday (January 20, 2025), a hearing was held before Judge Reginald Badeaux in Franklinton and as a result, a temporary Restraining Order was kept in place that will prevent Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong from cancelling the parade. The Krewe of MCCA secured a permit on December 10, 2024 for the annual Mardi Gras parade. Mayor Truong took to Facebook on January 27, 2024 in which he stated “ I’m sad to say this year that we will not be having a Mardi Gras parade in the City of Bogalusa if the 2025 budget is not passed.”
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