More Lake Charles Parades ... Follow link for parade details. Krewe du Lac - Lighted Boat Parade Parade City: Lake Charles (Calcasieu Parish) Map It Parade Date: February 1, 2008 Description: Lake Charles Civic Center, Seawall Friday, February 1, 8:30 p.m. Spectators will be dazzled by the glowing boat parade on shimmering Lake Charles as “boating captains” and their “crews” shower attendees with Mardi Gras trinkets. We encourage you to shout: “Throw me Something Mister,” but be careful that you don’t go “overboard” with your enthusiasm.