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The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich traditions of Mardi Gras with our community and beyond. We organize parades, festivals, and events that showcase the vibrant culture of Lafayette. Welcome to the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association, the heart of Lafayette's vibrant Mardi Gras festivities for over 90 years. Discover family-friendly parades, community events, and our mission to promote and coordinate celebrations that embody the spirit of Mardi Gras. Join us to explore our iconic parades and the lively Le Festival de Mardi Gras a’ Lafayette! Purchase RV parking spaces for the 2025 Festival. The parking spots for the 2025 Mardi Gras Festival. 1. Festival runs from Friday (2/28/25) - Tuesday (03/04/25). "Join us for the vibrant LA Festival de Mardi Gras from February 28 to March 4, 2025, at Cajun Field! Experience lively celebrations, delicious food, and unforgettable entertainment. Don't miss out on the festivities—explore the full schedule and get ready to celebrate!" Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana, Lake Charles, Louisiana. 8,935 likes · 100 talking about this · 839 were here. Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana, Inc., is a nonprofit volunteer-run organization. The Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association serves as a liaison between agencies of the Lafayette Consolidated Government, the Lafayette Sheriff’s Department, and other public bodies and all Krewes that are under the SWLAMGA umbrella in coordinating their needs Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association. 306 likes · 704 talking about this. The Association serves as liaison between local authorities, the Krewes, and countless service minded Gerami once again announced The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association Mardi Gras parade line up is as follows: Friday, February 17, 2023. Kick-off Parade honoring Lafayette’s Bicentennial and Festivals, 6.30 pm; Saturday, February 18, 2023 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. 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 Southwest Louisianans would face hard times, a The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association (“GSW”) has organized safe and family friendly Mardi Gras parades in Lafayette for 90 years, since 1934. Celebrate the vibrant Mardi Gras traditions in Lafayette! Join us for a captivating series of parades, family fun, and cultural festivities from February 28 to March 4, 2025. Experience the magic of the "Kick-Off" Parade, the festive "Children's" Parade, and more in the heart of Louisiana. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable carnival season filled with joy and celebration! Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana is family-friendly and over 60 krewes will be participating in the Mardi Gras Southwest Krewe of Krewes parade, the last event of the season. Mark your calendars: Thursday, January 16 - March 22 - The History of Mardi Gras exhibit at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum opens The costs of Mardi Gras—the biggest free party in Lafayette—are borne by the various krewes and their members, as well as by the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association. Independent academic studies have shown that Mardi Gras, through all of its related activities, krewes, and participants, has an annual economic impact of over Enter a float into the Independent Parade on Mardi Gras day! Any questions should be directed to Blaine Goodrich 337-984-3700. Steps to register (Please be sure to complete BOTH the registration form in step #2 AND submit payment on this site): 1. Review rules and regulations below. (click here for a PDF of rules) 2. The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association (“GSW”) has organized safe and family friendly Mardi Gras parades in Lafayette for 90 years, since 1934. The Krewe of Gabriel was formed in 1949 by many of Lafayette’s leading businessmen. The purpose of the Krewe was to assist the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association in improving and expanding Mardi Gras. Krewe members, now into their third generation, have always served as members of the Executive Committee of the Association. The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association (“GSW”) has organized safe and family friendly Mardi Gras parades in Lafayette for 90 years, since 1934. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:55 — 36.3MB) Subscribe: RSS | More Lafayette, Louisiana’s tradition of celebrating Mardi Gras is legendary. In this episode of Discover Lafayette, Rick Chappuis and John Swift, Past President and current President, respectively, of the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association (“Greater Southwest”), discuss with host, Jan MARDI GRAS 2022 PRESS RELEASE Let's Mardi Gras Lafayette! The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association is thrilled to announce that Mardi Gras is back in Lafayette. Greater Southwest is making final plans to roll with its full complement of parades including
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