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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 DeRidder Mardi Gras Parade - 4 p.m. Saturday; Children’s Parade - 3:30 p.m. Sunday; Royal Gala - 7 p.m. Monday; Krewe of Krewes - 5 p.m. Tuesday. The Merchants', Children’s and all Tuesday parades will follow the route below, beginning at the Lake Charles Event Center and traveling south on Ryan Street to Sale Road. 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 Downtown Lake Charles. Krewe of Barkus Parade. March 1 at 1 p.m. 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 Stop by The Mardi Gras Zone, a family-friendly area that's tobacco and alcohol-free and is set up for kids, tweens, teens, and their parents/guardians to have a good time. It's going to open from 11:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., today and is located on Ryan Street – in the parking lot between Pujo and Kirby Streets. MARDI GRAS CHILDREN'S DAY Lake Charles Civic Center 10-12 MARDI GRAS CHILDREN'S PARADE Downtown Ryan St. to Sale Rd. 1-3 pm MARDI GRAS MADNESS 5K Corner of Lakeshore Dr. & Gill St. @ 12:30 pm. FEBRUARY 12TH - MARDI GRAS ROYAL GALA Lake Charles Civic Center @ 7:00 pm Celebrations kick off with the Mardi Gras Merchants’ Parade. The parade starts at 7 p.m. and will depart from the Lake Charles Event Center and travel down Ryan St. to Sale Rd. 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. Over 60 krewes participate on floats of varying sizes blasting music and creating a fun party atmosphere. Downtown-Midtown Lake Charles - parade rolls at 5 p.m. More than 100 elaborate krewe floats, costumes, beads and more wind through the city in the culmination of the Fat Tuesday celebration. ALLEN. Oberlin Courir de Mardi Gras Parade As Lake Charles nears a long weekend full of Mardi Gras parades and events, motorists should plan to have limited access to Ryan Street while the festivities are underway. In fact, starting at 8 a 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. Tuesday, March 4 - Downtown Mardi Gras Block Party-Mardi Gras in the ZONE (kid's zone) - 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM-Iowa Chicken Run - Doors open at 8:00 AM, parade rolls at 10:00 AM, Gumbo is served 2:00-4:00 PM, Rusty Metoyer & the Zydeco Krush at 5:00 PM-Second Line Stroll at 1:00 PM-Jeeps on Parade at 2:00 PM-Motor Gras Parade at 3:00 PM-Mardi 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 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 LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The City of Lake Charles started placing barricades along Ryan Street today for the upcoming Mardi Gras parades. Right now, the City says they’re out from Pryce to Clarence streets. Tomorrow morning, barricades will be placed on Ryan Street from Clarence Street to Sale Road. Friday, Feb. 28 – Tuesday, March 4 – Le Festival de Mardi Gras à Lafayette – Cajun Field, Lafayette.Carnival rides and games, live music, food vendors, and parades roll through the festival As Lake Charles nears a long weekend full of Mardi Gras parades and events, motorists should plan to have limited access to Ryan Street while the festivities are underway. In fact, starting at 8 a LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - From bulls parading down streets to the first Krewe of Krewes parade, Southwest Louisiana has a storied history when it comes to Mardi Gras. The earliest recorded Mardi Gras celebration in Southwest Louisiana was in 1882. However, the festivities died down soon after as 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 Find tickets & information for Lake Charles Mardi Gras 2025. happening at Lake Charles Event Center, Lake Charles, LA on Sun, 23 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 am. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.
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