Sunday, Feb. 23 – Jeanerette Mardi Gras Association Krewe of Ezana’s Parade-Jeanerette. 12:30pm Sunday, March 2 – Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade – US-90 E at College Road, Jeanerette. 1 p After weeks of confusion about the city’s plan for Mardi Gras, Jeanerette’s Mardi Gras Association canceled the ‘Krewe of Ezana’ parade on Sunday, just hours before it was set to roll. It JEANERETTE, La. — Rumors of the cancellation of Jeanerette’s Mardi Gras parade were unfounded, according to the Jeanerette Mardi Gras Association.According to a post on the association’s JEANERETTE, La. — The Jeanerette Krewe of Ezana Mardi Gras parade has officially been called off, with no plans of being rescheduled.Sunday morning, Jeanerette police announced on their Facebook Vallot said discussions on the issue had been positive, and the Jeanerette Police Department will be able to secure 24 additional officers to work the parade. The Mardi Gras route in downtown Jeanerette will last from noon to 7 p.m., and the parade itself will likely end between 3 and 4 p.m. Sunday morning, the Jeanerette Police Department posted on Facebook that Krewe of Ezana was canceled, and won’t be rescheduled. Tune in tonight at 5:30 p.m. & 10:00 p.m. to hear more on this story. The weather is quite nasty across much of Louisiana today, and as a result, many Mardi Gras parades have been scratched across the state. In the Acadiana area, organizers of the Krewe of Ezana Mardi Gras parade in Jeanerette have decided to cancel their festivities today. Unfortunately, the parade won't be rescheduled. Mardi Gras dance with costume judging at 11 p.m. Kids are allowed at the Feb. 28 and March 2 dances. 7304 Hwy. 90 E. Jeanerette, LA 70544. Visit Event Website The Jeanerette Mardi Gras Association says there's no truth to the rumors that the town's Mardi Gras parade has been canceled. A post on the association's Facebook page says the Krewe of Ezana's 2025 Parade will roll on Sunday, February 23, though not quite as planned. What: The Jeanerette Mardi Gras Association is celebrating Mardi Gras with their annual parade in Jeanerette. Enjoy a local, hometown parade with marching bands, dance groups, Mardi Gras royalty and lots of throws. There will be a Mardi Gras Vendor Showcase at King Joseph Recreation Park Grounds from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MARDI GRAS After weeks of confusion about the city’s plan for Mardi Gras, Jeanerette’s Mardi Gras Association canceled the ‘Krewe of Ezana’ parade on Sunday due to weather, just hours before it was IBERIA PARISH, LA — The Jeanerette Krewe of Ezana parade is this Sunday at 1 p.m.The city is anticipating a historic turnout compared to years past. “Looking for a sizable crowd, probably Jeanerette Mardi Gras is a day many people in the town look forward to each year. Because of violence at last year’s parade, Jeanerette City Marshal Fernest Martin is implementing a few changes. Jeanerette LA 70518. Get Directions. Annual Mardi Gras parade with lots of floats, bands, dance groups, Mardi Gras royalty, Grand Marshal and tons of throws. Food Mardi Gras parade, with marching bands, dance groups, Mardi Gras royalty and lots of throws. From 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM there will be a Mardi Gras Vendor Showcase in King Joseph Recreation Park Grounds. Here is the 2025 Mardi Gras parade schedule for Acadiana listed parish by parish. (We've thrown in a few courirs and other festivities as well.) ACADIA PARISH. Saturday, Feb. 15 - Rayne Mardi Gras Parade & After Party - The Parade runs on The Boulevard and the After Party is at 206 Frog Festival Drive, Gossen Memorial Park in Rayne. 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm RayneChamber.net Feb. 15 - Rayne Mardi Gras Parade at 2 p.m. March 2 - Saddle Tramp Rider’s Club Children’s Courir de Mardi Gras Parade in Church Point at 1 p.m. IBERIA PARISH. Feb. 2 - New Iberia Bayou Mardi Gras Parade at 2 p.m. Feb. 23 - Jeanerette Krewe of Ezana Mardi Gras Parade at 11 a.m. March 2 - Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade at 1 p.m. Family-oriented Mardi Gras parade with floats, bands, dance groups, Mardi Gras royalty, Grand Marshal, elaborate and colorful costumes, and tons of beads and throws UPDATE, 2/25/25, 12:30 p.m.: The Jeanerette Mardi Gras Association has announced it will refund the fees paid for the canceled parade. In a statement released Tuesday morning, the association said After addressing rumors about the parade being canceled--stemming from concerns over violence at last year’s event--Jeanerette’s council, police, Mardi Gras association and community found a
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