More Vinton Parades ... Follow link for parade details. Vinton Mardi Gras Celebration Parade Parade City: Vinton (Calcasieu Parish) Map It Parade Date: January 26, 2008 Description: VINTON, La. (December 20, 2007)—Frills, feathers, gumbo and Mardi Gras magic will be in full swing during the Town of Vintons Mardi Gras celebration on Saturday, Jan. 26, 8 a.m. - until in downtown Vinton. Nothing says Mardi Gras” quite like an old fashioned Chicken Run, which will kick off at 8 a.m., at Vintons KC Hall, 1600 Horridge St. After the run, everyone will gear up for the Vinton Mardi Gras Parade at 2 p.m. starting at the middle school and ending at the KC Hall, followed by the Mardi Gras Gumbo Cook-off and live entertainment at 3 p.m-8 p.m For more information on the event location for the cook-off and entertainment, call (337) 589-7453. For general information on the 2007 Mardi Gras season, contact the Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 456-7952 or visit www.swlamardigras.com.