More Vinton Parades ... Follow link for parade details. Mardi Gras Me! - Create a Mardi Gras photo for Facebook and MySpace! Vinton Mardi Gras Celebration Parade Parade City: Vinton (Calcasieu Parish) Map It Parade Date: February 13, 2009 Description: Downtown Vinton Friday, Feb. 13, 5 p.m. The Town of Vinton kicks off their Mardi Gras Celebration with a Mardi Gras parade beginning at 5 p.m., which will weave through Vinton and end at City Hall, where there will be free gumbo for all!