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The Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade is scheduled to roll on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The parade will start at Academy and Landry streets, heading west toward the Yambilee 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 Following the parade, Keith Frank & the Zoileau Zydeco Band will be performing at Zyde Gras on the Square. For more information or to sign up for this year’s parade, visit the Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association on Facebook or call Robbie at 337-948-4367. More Info FEBRUARY 2, 2025. Bayou Mardi Gras Parade is the first Mardi Gras Parade in Acadiana. Kicks off at 2 pm; MARCH 4, 2025. Imperial Mardi Gras Parade in Opelousas rolls at 11 am; The Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade is scheduled to roll on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The parade, which is being organized by the Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association, will feature King Imperial VI, Herman Fuselier; Queen Lily VI, Rhonda Bergeron; and the Royal Court, floats, beads, festive throws, marching bands, and much more. The parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of Academy and Landry St. (US190 West) and will head west on Landry St. to the Yambilee Building, where it will disband. For more information about this year’s parade, visit the Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association on Facebook or call Robbie Sebastien at 337-948-4367. 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. Parades will begin in many locations in January. Mardi Gras is always on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. The day before Mardi Gras is known as Shrove Monday or Lundi Gras. What are those three Mardi Gras colors? Feb. 8 - Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival & Parade at 1 p.m. Feb. 16 - Sunset Kidz Wagon Parade at noon; March 1 - Eunice Lil' Mardi Gras Children's Parade at 3 p.m. March 1 - Cankton Courir de Mardi Gras; March 4 - Eunice Courir de Mardi Gras & Chicken Run; March 4 - Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association Parade at 11 a.m. ST. MARY PARISH 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 When is Mardi Gras 2025? This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4. Ash Wednesday is on March 5, the day marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season 2/6 - Kids Mardi Gras Mask Decorating - Mermentau Library. 2/15 - 2/16 Acadiana Renaissance Faire: Mardi Gras Theme. 2/15 - Traditional Mardi Gras Mask Making Kids Event - Opelousas Downtown Market. 2/17 - Kids Mardi Gras Mask Decorating - Morse Library. 2/24 - Teen Mardi Gras Calming Bottle Craft - Estherwood Library Experience Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana! ACADIA PARISHSaturday, 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. 2-7 p.m. RayneChamber.net Sunday, March 2 – 63rd Annual Church Point Saddle Tramp Rider’s Club Learn More Sunset Kidz Wagon ParadeFebruary 16Visit the Sunset Kidz Wagon Parade for a family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration, complete with a parade of wagons, music, and food.Learn More Taster’s ChoiceFebruary 26Enjoy the zydeco stylings of Geno Delafose as you taste the best of the best at this Mardi Gras culinary event in Eunice. Feb. 8 – Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival & Parade at 1 p.m. Feb. 16 – Sunset Kidz Wagon Parade at noon; March 1 – Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras Children’s Parade at 3 p.m. March 1 – Cankton Courir de Mardi Gras; March 4 – Eunice Courir de Mardi Gras & Chicken Run; March 4 – Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association Parade at 11 a.m. ST Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade – February 13th Downtown Opelousas; February 27, 2025 Cory Jacob Vidrine, W/M, age 44, 1009 Dejean Street, Washington, LA Event in Opelousas, LA by Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras on Saturday, February 8 2025 with 143 people interested and 54 people going. Mardi Gras Children’s Parade - 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. The 2025 Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade is just around the corner, with only three weeks left before the big event. The theme for this year's parade, "No Place Like Home," celebrates local pride, and preparations are in full swing as organizers work tirelessly to make the parade in Opelousas a success.Bruce Alsandor, president of the Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association (OIMGA The Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association presents 2025’s Opelousas Mardi Gras Ball, “There’s No Place Like Home”. On Saturday, February 8th at the “Louisiana Yamatorium” or Yambilee Building in Opelousas, you can meet King Imperial VI, Herman Opelousas Mardi Gras Parade & Celebration. Parade runs down E Landry, turn left on Liberty and travel back up Vine St. Opelousas. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. CajunTravel.com.
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