More Lake Charles Parades ... Follow link for parade details. Red Hat Parade Parade City: Lake Charles (Calcasieu Parish) Map It Parade Date: February 5, 2008 Description: Midtown – Downtown Lake Charles Tuesday, February 5, 11 a.m. The Red Hat Ladies’ Societies in the five parish area will bring Mardi Gras spirit to life in their parade through midtown Lake Charles. The society is comprised mainly of women over 50, who will be wearing red hats. Other age groups are included and will be wearing hats of pink and lavender.