Mardi Gras might mean “Fat Tuesday,” but in South Louisiana, Cajuns celebrate the entire season with grand balls, lively parades, and, of course, plenty of delicious Cajun food. If you’re in Lafayette and want to join the festivities, grab some local eats like a king cake or party tray of our signature boudin and take a look at the Lafayette Parish Parade Schedule below!
Saturday, February 15 at 11 a.m.
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.
Lafayette Krewe of Allons Parade
Saturday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Lafayette Krewe of Bonaparte Mardi Gras Parade
Saturday, March 1 at 12:30 p.m.
Lafayette Children’s Parade
Saturday, March 1 at 11 a.m.
Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade
Monday, March 3 at 6 p.m.
Lafayette Queen Evangeline’s Parade
Tuesday, March 4 at 10 a.m.
Lafayette King Gabriel’s Parade
Tuesday, March 4 at 1 p.m.
Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade
Tuesday, March 4 at 2:30 p.m.
Lafayette Independent Parade
Experience the magic of Mardi Gras in Lafayette Parish. See you at the parades! Laissez les bon temps rouler!