More Lake Charles Parades ... Follow link for parade details. Mardi Gras Me! - Create a Mardi Gras photo for Facebook and MySpace! Krewe du Lac - Queens Pageants Parade Parade City: Lake Charles (Calcasieu Parish) Map It Parade Date: January 24, 2009 Description: Mardi Gras royalty and the drama of competition. Young ladies and women from five parishes vie for the cherished Miss and Ms. Mardi Gras crowns. Seven “Miss” queens are selected ranging from ages five to 23, and one “Ms.” 24 and older, based on their poise, posture, beauty, personality, and grace. The overall Miss Mardi Gras enters the state-wide Queen of Queens competition. The Misses of Mardi Gras highlight the youthful spirit and beauty of Southwest Louisiana during the carnival season. Morning-to-night pageants are held at Lake Charles Civic Center Contraband Room, approximately one month before Mardi Gras day so that the queens will reign over the season. Tickets to watch the pageant are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and younger.