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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. 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 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 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 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 Downtown Lake Charles. Krewe of Omega Parade. March 1 at 2 p.m. 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 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. 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 LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Several Mardi Gras parades will roll through Lake Charles this week, and KPLC is making sure you don’t miss any of the fun. We will stream the following events live in this story: Merchants' Parade - 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28; Krewe of Omega Parade - 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1; Children’s Parade - 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2 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 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 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 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 Whether you plan to celebrate Fat Tuesday in New Orleans, Lafayette, Shreveport, Lake Charles or dozens of other locations, Louisiana has a parade, concert, festival and other fun events for you! When is Mardi Gras going to be held in 2025? Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, will next be celebrated in Louisiana on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 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 La Riviére Children’s Mardi Gras Parade & Chicken Chase. Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. Krotz Springs. Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival & Parade. Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. Lebeau. Sunset Kidz Wagon Parade. Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. Sunset. Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras. March 1 at 3 p.m. Eunice. Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade. March 4 at 11 a.m. Opelousas. Courir de Mardi 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. 2025 Lafourche Mardi Gras Parade Schedule. Mardi Gras Memorabilia. Krewe of King Cake (LA King Cake Festival): 11:00AM Saturday, February 22nd: Larose
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