Mardi Gras Season lasts from Jan. 6 to Mardi Gras Day – March 4, 2025, featuring feasting and fun, parades, and king cakes! Natchitoches offers a family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration, with plenty of shopping and dining to make the trip fun for everyone. Natchitoches Parades. Krewe of Excellence Parade – Jan. 6 at 2pm Check out the parade route and plan to join the Krewe of Dionysos on both sides of the Cane River on Feb. 10, 2024 Krewe of Dionysos Mardi Gras Parade 2025 at Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States on Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm The Krewe of Dionysos is a parading Krewe. Established in 1998 as a non-profit organization, the Krewe of Dionysos is dedicated to the development and celebration of the Mardi Gras Carnival Season in Natchitoches and the surrounding community. We strive to give our home town the biggest, brightest party of the year to celebrate life and family! The route continues along Highway 1/South Drive north to Keyser Avenue and crosses the bridge over Cane River Lake to Jefferson Street and the Landmark Historic District. The parade winds through the historic district and Front Street amidst 1000s of voices yelling “Throw me something mister”. Krewe of Dionysus Parade Route This evening parade takes to the streets with elaborate floats, bright lights and revelry. Named for the Roman god of good times, you’re sure to catch the carnival spirit on this parade route. For more about Mardi Gras in Natchitoches, visit the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau. There is so much more to learn about Mardi Gras in The Krewe of Dionysos is thrilled to announce its annual Mardi Gras Parade, scheduled for Saturday, March 1 at 6 PM. This beloved community event invites all to join the celebration of Mardi Gras in a fun and family-friendly atmosphere. Free Entry for Participants: The parade is free to enter, and the Krewe encoura The Krewe of Dionysos is a parading krewe. Established in 1998 as a non-profit organization, the Krewe of Dionysos is dedicated to the development and celebration of the Mardi Gras carnival season in Natchitoches and the surrounding community. We strive to give our hometown the biggest, brightest party of the year to celebrate life and family! Natchitoches Krewe of Dionysos Mardi Gras Parade Parade rolls at 6:00 pm from the River South Common shopping center (Bealls Outlet/Goodwill) parking lot. Due to road closure at Jefferson and Amulet Streets, Krewe of Dionysos parade route has changed As Follows: Beginning at River South Commons Shopping Center going down South Drive turning left on Keyser Avenue crossing the bridge turning left on Jefferson Street then right on University 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. Sunday, Feb. 23 Town of Ball Mardi Gras Parade Where: Ball. Time: 2 p.m. Route: Begins on Powell Drives, travels down U.S. Highway 165 and ends at Dairy Queen. Friday, Feb. 28 . Classic Cars The Krewe of Dionysos is thrilled to announce its annual Mardi Gras Parade, scheduled for Saturday, March 1 at 6 PM. This beloved community event invites all to join in the celebration of Mardi Gras in a fun and family-friendly atmosphere. Free Entry for Participants The parade is free to enter, and the Krewe encourages Krewe of Dionysos Mardi Gras Parade 2025 happening at Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States on Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm The Krewe of Waguns Children & Pet Parade is set to roll through downtown Natchitoches on Saturday, March 1 at 3 PM. This family-friendly Mardi Gras Parade invites children, pets, and floats to join in the festivities. Event Details: Registration: 2:00 PM Parade Line-Up: 2:45 PM at Bank of Montgmery (814 Washington Street) Parade Route: Start The 2025 Cloutierville Mardi Gras parade rolled through the south Natchitoches parish town Saturday, Feb 22. Over 48 units participated in the iconic Mardi Gras event, bringing everything from horses to floats, elected officials, motorcycles and dance teams. The Krewe of Centaur Parade rolls Feb. 22 at 3:30 p.m. along Shreveport's traditional parade route beginning on Clyde Fant Parkway and ending at the duck pond on E. Kings Highway. Natchitoches SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Mardi Gras season quickly approaching and one of the first parades is set to roll this weekend in Natchitoches! The Krewe of Excellence is ready to celebrate. King Oghale Eleyae and Queen Syvia Crosby joined KSLA on Tuesday, Jan. 2 to share what attendees can expect. TOPICS DISCUSSED. History of Krewe; Expected turnout The Twin Cities' Krewe of Janus Parade has entertained revelers since 1984 who eagerly gather along the 3.8-mile route through West Monroe and Monroe. The KOJ Parade is Northeast Louisiana’s oldest and most recognized Mardi Gras Parade. The parade includes nearly 50 units featuring several High School bands! Mardi Gras in Natchitoches; Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights; Dining; Second Annual Krewe of Excellence Mardi Gras Parade. January 4 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event in Natchitoches, LA by The Krewe Of Dionysos on Saturday, March 1 2025 with 655 people interested and 75 people going. Krewe of Dionysos Mardi Gras Parade | Facebook Facebook
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