KREWE OF RIO. Mardi Gras Ball Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025 Catering Pre-Order Deadline: January 3, 2025. Founded in 2005, The Krewe of Carnivale en Rio has the bold impact of Brazil, the fun nature of Mardi Gras and the fantastic reputation for throwing the best party around! Information on Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2025 — official events, carnival dates, blocos, samba schools, parade ticket packages to the Sambadrome and guide. TICKET PACKAGE BALLS First up is the Tour De Mardi Gras 2025 #MrWeatherall. Saturday, Feb. 22 – Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Mardi Gras Parade – Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 6:30 p.m. RioLafayette.com. Mardi Gras Ball Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025 Catering Pre-Order Deadline : January 3, 2025 Founded in 2005, The Krewe of Carnivale en Rio has the bold impact of Brazil, the fun nature of Mardi Gras and the fantastic reputation for throwing the best party around! The Annual Krewe of Rio Ball is a themed adventure of fun, friends and Mardi Gras fanfare! Each year, our Rio Capitao, Corte Royale and many dedicated members produce a party like no other. With bold costumes, special effects, great music and over 2,000 glittering spectators, the Krewe of Rio Ball is an experience you will never forget. Experience the Magic! Come to Celebrate Rio Carnival 2025 with us. The festival is set to take place from February 28th to March 8th 2025 in the Marvelous City of Rio de Janeiro. With all the excitement surrounding the city, the Sambadrome during Rio Carnival will play host to the biggest party on the planet! Imperatriz - Ismar Ingber | Riotur A reveler poses for a selfie with a costumed dancer as the 20th annual Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Mardi Gras ball is held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette. Rio Carnival 2025 officially takes place from Friday, February 28th, to Tuesday, March 4th, 2025. Carnival always culminates on "Fat Tuesday" (Mardi Gras), the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar. Rio Ball. The Annual Krewe of Rio Ball is a themed adventure of fun, friends and Mardi Gras fanfare! With bold costumes, special effects, great music and over 2,000 glittering spectators, the Krewe of Rio Ball is an experience you will never forget. An accessible Mardi Gras Parade Zone will be available at Fire Station #5 (Johnston St. & St. Julien St.) Prohibited Items on the Parade Route. The following items are prohibited along the parade route: Snaps, pops, cracker balls, and similar noise-making devices; Silly string; Animals (except service animals) Whips; Glass containers Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival. The Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be back on Saturday, February 1 at New Orleans Federal City in Algiers. Entertainment will include Brass-A-Holics, Amanda Shaw, The U.S. Marine Reserve Jazz Band and more. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and the Festival begins at 10 a.m. Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival. The Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be back on Saturday, February 1 at New Orleans Federal City in Algiers. Entertainment will include Brass-A-Holics, Amanda Shaw, The U.S. Marine Reserve Jazz Band and more. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and the Festival begins at 10 a.m. 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 Become a Rio Member for the 2025 - 2026 Mardi Gras Season! Join the Krewe of Rio by submitting your online application below. Please read & acknowledge the Code of Conduct, then complete the online application. The 53rd Bourbon Street Awards with Bianca Del Rio & Varla Jean Merman hosting at St. Ann and Dauphine streets in the New Orleans French Quarter on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. Krewe of Rio parade rolls on Feb 22. For anyone interested in participating in the Krewe of Rio parade, email parada@riolafayette.com.. Krewe de Jeunes Amis. Mardi Gras Ball: Jan. 18 at the Cajundome Carencro Mardi Gras Parade. Friday, February 21 at 7 p.m. Lafayette Krewe de Canailles Walking Parade. Saturday, February 22 at noon Lafayette Krewe des Chiens Parade. Saturday, February 22 at 11 a.m. Scott Mardi Gras Parade. Saturday, February 22 at 6:30 p.m. Lafayette Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Mardi Gras Parade. Thursday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. For its 88th annual ball Friday, the Young Men Illinois Club, Inc. chose to celebrate and take its guests to the "Carnaval do Rio de Janeiro" at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. As told at the ball For parade-goers, the Krewe has bags of beads, amazing throws and custom maracas to toss out to the thousands that come out for this Mardi Gras Kick Off event. 2025 Parada rolls at 6:30 pm beginning in Downtown Lafayette. Make sure you have your “Right Here, Rio!” signs ready! I Love Rio - 19th Annual Ball. Founded in 2005, The Krewe of Carnivale en Rio has the bold impact of Brazil, the fun nature of Mardi Gras and the fantastic reputation for throwing the best party around! Rio offers its members and spectators an incredible experience and each year is always bigger and bolder than before!
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