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 Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade set for March 4th with new route LANDRY PARISH - The 2025 Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade at the intersection of Landry and Academy streets (U.S. Highway 190 West), proceeding down 190 West and concluding at the MARCH 4, 2025. Imperial Mardi Gras Parade in Opelousas rolls at 11 am; Here's the schedule for Eunice: The 3rd Annual Zyde Gras returns to St. Landry Courthouse Square on Tuesday, March 4 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. 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 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 Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade. March 1 at 11 a.m. Youngsville. Queen Evangeline’s Parade. March 3 at 6 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. King Gabriel’s Parade. March 4 at 10 a.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade. March 4 at 1 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafourche Parish parades Feb. 15 – Rayne Mardi Gras Parade at 2 p.m. March 2 – Saddle Tramp Rider’s Club Children’s Courir de Mardi Gras Parade in Church Point at 1 p.m. IBERIA PARISH. Feb. 2 – New Iberia Bayou Mardi Gras Parade at 2 p.m. March 2 – Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade at 1 p.m. March 4 – Loreauville Papa Red Dog Mardi Gras Parade at 2 p.m. 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 Monday, January 6th French Quarter Societe Des Champs Elysee: 7:00PM Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc: 8:00PM Uptown New Orleans Phunny Phorty Phellows: 7:00PM Mobile Mardi Gras 2025 Parade Schedule. It's the most wonderful time of the year. Let the good times roll, y'all! By. Mobile Bay Magazine Staff - January 30, 2025. 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 BATON ROUGE — Carnival is longer than usual this year, running eight weeks and two days. By tradition, king cake sales begin on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and run through Mardi Gras, which is March 4 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. They will be repositioned on Thursday, February 27, 2025, and remain in place until the final parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Streets along and around the parade route will be closed one hour before each parade begins. Citizens should avoid these areas to minimize traffic congestion. Parade Schedule 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 Mobile Mardi Gras 2025 Parade Routes by: Summer Poole. Posted: Jan 19, 2025 / 05:48 PM CST. Updated: Jan 19, 2025 / 05:48 PM CST. Mobile Mardi Gras Parade Route A by: Summer Poole. 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.
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