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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. Oak Park Elementary Mardi Gras Parade - The parade will kick off at 12:30 p.m. Oak Park Elementary on 18th Street in Lake Charles, making its way through the neighborhood with a festive route 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 Tuesday, March 4 – Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade & Mardi Gras Celebration – The Parade runs down E. Landry, turns left on Liberty, and travels back up to Vine Street in Opelousas. 11 a 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 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 Thu, 27 Feb, 2025 at 05:30 pm JOY Lake Charles Open House. 2750B Power Center Parkway, Lake Charles, LA, United States, Louisiana 70607. MARDI-GRAS 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 FEBRUARY 22, 2025. Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Run and Parade will be held February 22; LAFAYETTE PARISH . FEBRUARY 15, 2025. Carencro Mardi Gras Parade rolls at 11 am at Carencro High School and ends 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. 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
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