| Date | City | Parade | Description |
| 12/22/2007 | Metairie | Krewe of Excalibur Ball | The ball will be held on Saturday December 22, 2007.:00 pm doors open
• 8:00 pm Sharp tableau begins - No one will be allowed to enter the ballroom once the tableau begins.
• 9:30 dinner served
• 10:00 Dancing begins until 2:00 am. Music provided by Louisiana Spice
• Dress is strictly formal. Floor length evening gowns and full tuxedo only. No pants or ankle gowns.
• Admission is free to all members participating in the Ball.
• Nonparticipants and guests price is $100.00 per person. BYOL
• Contact your float lieutenant or an officer for tickets. |
| 1/3/2008 | Lake Charles | Krewe du Lac - 12th Night | Lake Charles Civic Center January 6, 2007 Open to Public
A glittering entrance to the Mardi Gras season, the Twelfth Night celebration at the Lake Charles Civic Center draws thousands to see the grand promenade of the kings, queens, and captains of 43 krewes. The Twelfth Night tradition parallels the three kings entry at the ancient nativity twelve days after Jesus birth. Additionally, in the spirit of gift-bearing, everyone present at the southwest Louisiana celebration is given a piece of king cake, and 12 grand prizes are given to visitors who find a surprise in the cake. Over 50 door prizes will also be on hand. There is dancing following the promenade. Tickets purchased in advance are $4, or if purchased at the door theyre $5 for adults and free for children 5 and under. |
| 1/5/2008 | Lake Charles | Krewe du Lac - Queens Pageants | Lake Charles Civic Center, Contraband Room
Saturday, January 5, Times Vary
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. The competition is visited by queens of state fairs and festivals and is open to the public; tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children 12 years old and under, and commemorative program books are $5. |
| 1/5/2008 | Springhill | Krewe of Artemis-Springhill Grand Bal VI | When: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 5.
Where: Springhill Civic Center, 101 Machen Drive, Springhill.
Featuring: heavy hors doeuvres, BYOB, entertainment by 8-Track. The theme is Artemis Goes Disco.
Admission: $35, members; $45, nonmembers.
Info: (318) 539-9259. |
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| 1/11/2008 | Lake Charles | Krewe du Lac - Cocktail Party | Lake Charles Country Club - Members Only |
| 1/11/2008 | Lake Charles | Krewe du Lac - Cocktail Party | Lake Charles Country Club - Members Only |
| 1/11/2008 | Shreveport | Krewe of Sobek Bal | When: 7 p.m. Jan. 11.
Where: Riverview Hall, 600 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, Shreveport.
Featuring: entertainment by Windstorm Band and DJ Rockin Roz, cash bar and Cajun breakfast. Attire is African or black tie. The theme is Sobek Goes to Africa.
Admission: $50.
Info: (318) 218-0778. |
| 1/12/2008 | Ponchatoula | Krewe of Pericles Ball | The Krewe of Pericles holds a traditional New Orleans style Bal Masque (Tableau Ball). Here the Royalty is introduced to the krewe for the first time. Krewe members and their guests are dressed in formal attire. To purchase your none member tickets to the super dance click the PayPal button. Tickets are $50 each.
http://www.kreweofpericles.net |
| 1/12/2008 | Shreveport | Krewe of Sobek Parade | When: 1 p.m. Jan. 12.
Where: Louisiana State Fairgrounds, 3701 Hudson St., Shreveport.
Featuring: area bands, including Huntington and Woodlawn high schools, MacSpeed Motorsports, Mrs. Eddie Jones West Shreveport Elementary, Lakeshore Elementary and Caddo Magnet High School, Top Teens of America, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Chief Togbe Asogli II, of the Ewe Tribe of Asogli Traditional Council, Volta Region, Ghana West Africa, will be the parade marshal. The parade begins at the Louisiana Fairgrounds to Querbes Street, cross Greenwood Road to Mertis Street, down Mertis to Lakeshore Drive to Missouri and back to the Fairgrounds.
Admission: free. $35 entry fee.
Info: (318) 635-5686 or 426-8081. |
| 1/12/2008 | Slidell | Krewe of Claude Mardi Gras Parade | Krewe of Claude Mardi Gras Parade |
| 1/12/2008 | Slidell | Krewe Of Perseus Bal Masque | Slidell City Auditorium.
Ball begins at 8:00 pm |
| 1/13/2008 | Slidell | Krewe of Slidellians | Parade Time is 1:00pm. |
| 1/17/2008 | Metairie | The Little Rascals Mardi Gras Ball Masque | Ball at 8:00 pm.
The Krewe of Little Rascals annually stages a full-dress, traditional tableau Ball at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner, LA. Our Ball is complete with an eleven piece orchestra under the direction Frankie Mann. |
| 1/18/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Pygmalion - Gala Ball-Astor Crowne Plaza | 8pm-2am |
| 1/19/2008 | Baton Rouge | Krewe of Jupiter | Jupiter will roll on a Saturday January 19, 2008. Jupiter will take to the streets with a theme of Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude . Each of the rider floats celebrate the unique fetivals and atitudes of lands around the world. With 17 - 18 fantastic hand painted theatrically designed floats and 12 marching bands, Jupiter will bring a change in attitude to all parade goers that take to the streets of Baton Rouge. So, come out and let us change your attitude.
Jupiter once again is planning some great throws for spectators. Try to catch a unique Float polystone medallion bead from each float. Unique throws this year include the Jupiter plush ghost, Jupiter and Juno collectible bobble head dolls, the special holographic sunglasses, acrylic lighted medallions and most of all the Jupiter Blow Mold Bead. Jupiter will also toss lighted logo pins, lighted polystone medallions and that cherished themed rope medallion bead. |
| 1/19/2008 | Baton Rouge | Spanish Town Mardi Gras Ball | The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19.
Live music starts at 7:30 and will be provided by Mason McClain and Memories followed by Choices. Dress will be costume or creative formal put your best ideas to work! |
| 1/19/2008 | Metairie | Metairie Cub Scouts Mardi Gras parade | Metairie Cub Scouts Mardi Gras parade
Time TBD. |
| 1/19/2008 | Monroe | Krewe of Janus Grand Ball | The Atrium Hotel and Conference Center, Enjoy a formal evening with live music, dancing, an open bar and full meal. Witness the presentation of officers and royalty. Must be 21 to attend. The event begins at 7 p.m., 318-338-3172 |
| 1/19/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe du Vieux | Time is 7:00 pm.
The 2008 Parade Date this year is on Saturday, January 19, 2008 and the Krewe will be rolling and stumbling through the Marigny Triangle and the Lower French Quarter. The official parade route still needs a review by the homeland security and the city of New Orleans Pot hole Killer before we can show it. More news on the Party later. But its gonna be different than what weve done the past 8-9 years.
This years theme is the Magical Misery Tour. The King is Ronald W. Lewis of the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans. Besides bringing his own magic to that area, his main creds are:
Director, House of Dance & Feathers
President, Big 9 Social Aid & Pleasure Club
The Krewe du Vieux is a non-profit organization dedicated to the historical and traditional concept of a Mardi Gras parade as a venue for individual creative expression and satirical comment. It is unique among all Mardi Gras parades in the city because it alone carries on the old traditions of Carnival celebrations, using decorated, hand or mule-drawn floats with satirical themes, accompanied by costumed revelers dancing in the streets to the sounds of jazzy street musicians. We believe in exposing the world to the true nature of Mardi Gras - and in exposing ourselves to the world. |
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| 1/19/2008 | Slidell | Bilge | Slidell 12:00 p.m. |
| 1/20/2008 | Metairie | Krewe of Little Rascals | Our 26th Annual Parade will roll on Sunday, January 20, 2008, at 12:00 p.m. It is the first metro parade of the season.
The Krewe of Little Rascals Parade annually rolls along Veterans Boulevard from Clearview Shopping Center to the end at Martin Behrman. Our approximately four mile Parade makes no turns in Severn or Bonnabel. |
| 1/20/2008 | Pearl River | Pearl River Lions Club | Parade Time is 1:15pm. |
| 1/20/2008 | Slidell | Krewe of Perseus | Parade begins at 1:00 pm. The Krewe of Perseus was chartered by the State of Louisiana on April 27, 1970, thus making it the oldest Carnival organization in Slidell. We are incorporated as �Beau Geste, Inc.� or in English, �Graceful Gesture�. The purpose of the Krewe was ( and is) to bring a true Mardi Gras Ball and Parade to the City of Slidell. We are strictly a social organization and operate with funds which are generated solely by our members through dues and the profit from Ball tickets. The minimum age of a member is 21 years old. |
| 1/25/2008 | Baton Rouge | Krewe of Artemis | Parade Time is 7:00 pm
he goddess Artemis was know as the Mistress of Animals and the protector of children. Baton Rouges first all-female krewe features a full length New Orleans style night parade in downtown Baton Rouge on Friday, January 25h at 7 p.m.
The goddess Artemis was known as the Mistress of Animals and the protectant of children.
Krewe will host its Soiree on Saturday, January 13, 2008 at the Baton Rouge River Center at 7 p.m. presenting their royal court.
For more information contact JoAnne Harvey @ 226 -803-6901 or visit www.kreweofartemis.net |
| 1/25/2008 | Houma | Krewe of Hercules Parade | DAY: Council on Aging Mardi Gras Party
East Houma Bingo Hall
10:00am - 11:00am
PARADE: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
BASH: Houma Civic Center
BAND: Blue-Eyed Soul
TIME: 9:00pm - 2am
Music-Food-Setups provided (BYOL)
MEMBERS & GUESTS (w/tickets) |
| 1/25/2008 | Mandeville | Krewe of Eve | Parade Time is 7:00pm. |
| 1/25/2008 | Metairie | Magical, Mystical Family Gras | Jefferson Parish stages a stunning celebration of Carnival January 25th, 26th & 27th!
,br> It will be a page out of Jazz Fest with sprawling stages both in the middle of the parade route, across from the regions largest shopping venue and on the Westbank of Mississippi River, where non-stop Louisiana bands and feature artists will perform up until parade time with each night having its own fun costume theme. While live bands fill the air with rockin’ Louisiana music, families can also enjoy some of the most unique food the world over with the addition of food booths to Family Gras. Family Gras is a free, open-air celebration that allows you to enjoy a family-style Mardi Gras and the music of Louisiana. You can also experience special discounts throughout the parish for the special celebration weekend. Already in the line-up for this year’s FREE Family Gras Concerts are:CMA Horizon Award Winner Taylor Swift, 1960’s sensation Herman’s Hermits with Peter Noone, legendary rock-’n-roll pianist Frankie Ford, the Soul Queen of New Orleans, Grammy Award Winner Irma Thomas, America’s most memorable chart-topping girl band, The Bangles, American Idol finalist Elliott Yamin, Zydeco-rock wonder Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys, Billboard artists Cowboy Mouth, and many more. |
| 1/25/2008 | Metairie | Krewe of Atlas Parade | Parade Time is 7:30 pm |
| 1/25/2008 | Metairie | Krewe of Excalibur | 7:00 pm
Welcome to the Krewe of Excalibur Carnival Club. We are preparing for our 7th Mardi Gras parade in Metairie on Friday January 25, 2008. A Medieval theme to our organization lends itself to grand costuming and a unique look. If you are a Medieval buff you will enjoy our ball where King Arthur, with his sword Excalibur, reigns with his Queen Guenevire. Merlin and Lady of the Lake will appear. We are a social organization having several fun filled events each year. We welcome you to learn all about our krewe. |
| 1/25/2008 | New Iberia | Andalusia Mardi Gras Parade | Main Street
New Iberia, La 70560
888-942-3742
Mardi Gras Parade with Krewe de Fou, Krewe of Camelot, Marching Bands, Dance Groups, Mardi Gras Royalty and Grand Marshal |
| 1/25/2008 | New Orleans | Mystic Krewe of Shangri-La La-Tee-Da Ball | Held at the Astor Crowne Plaza** - 8:30pm. Includes a sit down dinner (formal attire), open bar, ball presentation and dancing till 2am. children 6-11 $40 each. Young adults UNDER 21 are $100 each. Persons 21 and older are $125. Reservation are limited contact Pat Sugar 504-261-5043 |
| 1/25/2008 | New Orleans | Cleopatra Mardi Gras Parade | Westbank Parade Time is 6:30 p.m. |
| 1/25/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Oshun | Parade time is 6:00 pm
Founded in 1996, the Krewe of Oshun is named for the Yoruba goddess of love and intimacy. |
| 1/25/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Pygmalion | 6:30pm-10pm |
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| 1/26/2008 | Abita Springs | Push Mow Mardi Gras Parade | Parade Time is 11:00am. |
| 1/26/2008 | Arnaudville | Annual Krewe de la Jonction Mardi Gras Ball | Mayberry Comes to Mardi Gras
Time:TBA
For more information and/or for tickets, please contact Francine at the Arnaudville Chamber of Commerce,
337-754-5316 |
| 1/26/2008 | Baton Rouge | Krewe of Orion | 6:30pm - 9th Rolling of the Krewe of Orion Parade. |
| 1/26/2008 | Chalmette | Krewe of Gladiators Mardi Gras Parade | Parade Time is 2:00 pm
Location: Chalmette, LA Chalmette, LA
Primary Phone: (504) 278-4242
Mardi Gras floats, marching groups and bands through-out the city. |
| 1/26/2008 | Chauvin | Tee Caillou Mardi Gras | Parade Time is 12:00pm. |
| 1/26/2008 | Covington | Krewe of Olympia Mardi Gras Parade | Parade Time is 6:00 pm
This 260-member krewe was founded in 1965 by several north shore businessmen. The krewe first paraded in 1966. |
| 1/26/2008 | Denham Springs | Denham Springs Mardi Gras Parade | Parade held in downtown Denham Springs celebrating Mardi Gras. (Please verify this date.)
Denham Springs Mardi Gras Parade
Second Saturday before Mardi Gras
Denham Springs, LA
225-665-8836 |
| 1/26/2008 | Gretna | Krewe of Choctaw | Parade Time is 11:30 am. |
| 1/26/2008 | Lafayette | Krewe of Carnivale en Rio | nly two years old, the Rio Parada sets the pace for Mardi Gras in Lafayette by staging the citys first parade on SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2008. ____________will lead the third annual Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Parada as Duquessa du Parada or Grand Marshal this year.
http://www.kreweofcarnivaleenrio.com/ |
| 1/26/2008 | Larose | Des T-Cajuns | Parade Time is 12:00pm. |
| 1/26/2008 | Metairie | Krewe of Caesar | Parade Time is 6:00pm. |
| 1/26/2008 | Monroe | Twin Cities Krewe Of Janus Mardi Gras Parade | West Monroe to Monroe, Witness the culture of Louisiana as the Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade moves from North 7th Street to the corner of Breard and Louisville throwing beads and baubles the whole way. The parade begins at 6:00p.m.
http://www.kreweofjanus.com |
| 1/26/2008 | New Orleans | Mystic Krewe of Shangri-La Parade | 2:00 pm
Founded 1973 Eternal Youth, Peace and Tranquility
Rickshaw After Parade Party - At Astor Crowne Plaza** -After Parade Party is immediately following the parade!
6 till 8 CASH BAR with liquor plus wine, beer, food, soft drinks & water included in price of only $40 per person.
Music by the Nobles. Casual or parade attire. St. Charles Ballroom, Astor Crowne Plaza.
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| 1/26/2008 | New Orleans | Knights of Sparta - Parade and Spartan Spree | Check for parade times. 2007 parade started at 7:00pm. |
| 1/26/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Adonis | Parade Time is 12:00 pm
West Bank |
| 1/26/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Pegasus | 6:45 pm
Since 1957 the Krewe of Pegasus has set itself apart from other riding Mardi Gras krewes. Pegasus was founded by WWII veterans who wanted to give something back to the city while creating an organization around family. Thrilling the crowds who pack the streets Pegasus lives by its motto: Neither Rain, Cold, Strike, Terrorists, nor Hurricanes Might... will keep Pegasus from putting on the best show on earth. Come be a part of a family tradition and join us!!! |
| 1/26/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Pontchartrain | Parade Time is 1:00 pm |
| 1/26/2008 | Shreveport | Krewe of Centaur | The Krewe of Centaur was a organized in 1991. The Krewe is bound together by the common goals of building a better community and the pursuit of good family fun. The Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade has grown over the years to become the largest parade in the Ark-La-Tex. We are the second largest in the state of Louisiana, and yes that includes the parades in New Orleans. We have gotten bigger and better with every year. Our parade is 2 Saturdays (that is 10 days) before Fat Tuesday. |
| 1/26/2008 | Slidell | Krewe of Mona Lisa and Moon Pie Mardi Gras Parade | Parade Time is 7:00pm.
The 200-member walking group offers parade-goers a perennially popular phalanx of elaborately costumed marchers and marching groups, dancing clubs and jazz bands, and, of course, a zany mix of grocery carts, bicycles and rickshaws for which the organization is known. |
| 1/26/2008 | Vinton | Vinton Mardi Gras Celebration | 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. |
| 1/27/2008 | Chalmette | Knights of Nemesis Social Club & Parade | Start: Paris Road
Time: 2:00 PM
The Knights of Nemesis Social Club & Parade was formed in 2004 by several area St. Bernard businessmen who wanted to promote business and fellowship within St. Bernard Parish. |
| 1/27/2008 | Houma | Krewe of Hyacinthians Parade | Mardi Gras Parade beginning at 12:30 p.m. |
| 1/27/2008 | Jeanerette | Krewe of Ezana Jeanerette Mardi Gras Parade | 1:00 PM.
Canal & Main Street
Jeanerette, La 70544 |
| 1/27/2008 | Larose | Versailles Mardi Gras Parade | Mardi Gras Parade beginning at 11:00 am. |
| 1/27/2008 | New Orleans | Alla | Parade Time is 11:30pm
Mardi Gras Parade , The only way to Party !!!
http://www.kreweofalla.com |
| 1/27/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Carrollton | 12:00 pm
The Krewe of Carrollton was founded by a group of local businessmen in 1924, parading on Mardi Gras Day in the neighborhood of Carrollton. In 1933, when rain forced the cancellation of most of parades, including Rex, Carrollton presented the only daytime parade of the season. Following World War II, during which there was no Mardi Gras celebration, the men of Carrollton reorganized. Carrollton is now the fourth oldest parading krewe. One of the citys most popular parades, Carrollton starts the traditional parade season on the second Sunday before Mardi Gras. |
| 1/27/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Centurions | Parade Time is 5:30pm. |
| 1/27/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of King Arthur | 1:15 pm
Each year, the Krewe of King Arthurs 250+ members are best known for their afternoon parade on the first Sunday of Mardi Gras, commonly known as family Sunday in the Carnival schedule. |
| 1/27/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Rhea | Parade Time is 2:00pm. |
| 1/27/2008 | New Orleans | Mystic Krewe of Barkus | Parade Time is 2:00pm. |
| 1/27/2008 | Raceland | Krewe of St. Marys | Parade Time is 1:00pm. |
| 1/27/2008 | Scott | Scott Mardi Gras Parade | Scott Mardi Gras Parade, 1 pm in Scott. |
| 1/27/2008 | Shreveport | Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Mardi Paw Parade | Sunday, January 27, 2008
RiverView Park
Join the Animal Krewe for our annual Pet Parade!
http://www.animalkrewe.org/ |
| 1/27/2008 | Slidell | Krewe of Dionysus | Parade Time is 1:00 pm. |
| 1/27/2008 | Thibodaux | Krewe of Shaka | Parade Time is 2:00pm. |
| 1/27/2008 | Thibodaux | Krewe of Ambrosia | Parade Time is 1:00pm.
The traditional Thibodaux route, used by the Krewes of Ambrosia, Cleophas and Chronos, begins at Nicholls State University heading north on Audubon Avenue, turning west on Menard Street to East Fifth, turning north on Canal Boulevard, then west on West Second Street, proceeding west onto West First Street (La. 1), then turning south on Jackson Street (La. 20), until Canal Boulevard, when parades will turn north. The next turn is east on East Seventh Street, then turn north on Bayou Lane, then east on Menard Street and south on Audubon Ave, disbanding at its starting spot at Nicholls State University. |
| 1/29/2008 | Lake Charles | Krewe of Golden Years | Lake Charles Civic Center, Coliseum
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
A Krewe of the Golden Years gala hosts 1,500 seasoned citizens who have passed down Louisiana’s love affair with Mardi Gras for the better part of a century. The Calcasieu Council on Aging presents it’s King, Queen and Court for the 2008 Mardi Gras Season. The day gets rolling with a continental breakfast, and by mid-morning, is in full swing with a parade of Mardi Gras krewes and dancing to music by a Cajun French band. A full course lunch caps the day. Free to Seniors 60 and up. |
| 1/30/2008 | Metairie | Krewe of Thor | Parade Time is 6:30 pm. |
| 1/30/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Ancient Druids | Parade Time is 6:00 pm. Uptown. |
| 1/31/2008 | New Orleans | Knights of Babylon | Parade Time is 5:45pm.
Our parade follows the traditional Saint Charles Avenue route.
http://www.knightsofbabylon.com |
| 1/31/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Chaos | Parade Time is 6:30 pm |
| 1/31/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Muses | Parade Time is 7:00 pm
The Muses are the Greek goddesses who presided over the arts and sciences. They were believed to inspire artists, especially poets, philosophers and musicians. Daughters of Zeus, king of the gods, and Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory, they were born at the foot of Mount Olympus in Pieria. Their name denotes memory or a reminder, since early poets had no books to read from and thus relied on memory alone.
www.kreweofmuses.org |
| 2/1/2008 | Baton Rouge | Krewe of Southdowns | 7:00 pm
http://www.southdowns.org/ |
| 2/1/2008 | Hammond | Krewe of Omega Mardi Gras Parade | Downtown Hammond
Parade starts 6 pm |
| 2/1/2008 | Houma | Krewe of Aphrodite Mardi Gras Parade | Mardi Gras Parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. |
| 2/1/2008 | Jennings | Adult Mardi Gras Tour | Fri Feb 1, 2008 - Sat Feb 2, 2008
Jennings/Elton. 6:30 PM. Come to Jeff Davis Parish an experience a true traditional Cajun Style Mardi Gras Chicken Run and ride on a Mardi Gras Float throwning beads. Come to Jeff Davis Parish to pass a good time! |
| 2/1/2008 | Lafayette | Friday Night Parade | A parade held on Friday night 6:30pm.
Contact: Kelly Strenge
Primary Phone: 337-232-3737
Email Address: kstrenge@lafayettetravel.com
Website Address: http://www.lafayettetravel.com |
| 2/1/2008 | Lake Charles | Krewe du Lac - Lighted Boat Parade | 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. |
| 2/1/2008 | Lake Charles | Merchants Parade | Midtown – Downtown Lake Charles
Friday, February 1, 7 p.m.
Local business leaders and social organizations take to the streets on festive floats from the Lake Charles Civic Center to Ryan Street, ending at Sallier Street. |
| 2/1/2008 | Mandeville | Krewe of Orpheus Mardi Gras Parade | Parade Time is 7:00 pm |
| 2/1/2008 | Metairie | Krewe of Aquila | Parade Time is 7:00pm. |
| 2/1/2008 | Morgan City | Krewe of Adonis Mardi Gras Parade | Parade begins at Municipal Auditorium.
Morgan City
Free.
7 p.m.
985-395-4905/800-256-2931 |
| 2/1/2008 | New Orleans | Knights of Hermes | Parade Time is 6:00 pm |
| 2/1/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Morpheus | 7:45 pm
http://kreweofmorpheus.com |
| 2/1/2008 | New Orleans | Le Krewe d Etat | 6:30 pm
The August members of Le Krewe dEtat heed only edicts from their Dictator, whose identity is never revealed, and claim the streets of New Orleans annually and present a parade without peer on the Friday before Mardi Gras, or Fat Friday as it is now known. Le Krewe dEtat emerged in 1996 as the preeminent krewe and now boasts numerous floats with many riders. Its floats adhere to a traditional style of design that impart Le Krewe dEtats satirical theme, which has been voted Best of Carnival by critics. Le Krewe dEtat is also the forerunner in innovative throws, introducing the most prized catch: glow-in-the-dark beads with flashing green eyes! Le Krewe dEtat has returned to the drafting table to create even more revolutionary designs for this years parade throws that will be worth more than gold on the French Quarter exchange.
The theme for the parade is, as always, a closely guarded secret. The Dictator, however, assures his denizens that no rank or office is immune from his wit. All who preen in public are fair game for this irreverent band of hellions whose battle cry connotes the essence of the organization and, indeed, of Mardi Gras itself:
http://www.lekrewedetat.org |
| 2/1/2008 | Slidell | Krewe of Selene | Parade Time is 6:30 pm. |
| 2/2/2008 | Baldwin | Baldwin Mardi Gras Parade | Parade begins at 11 am in Baldwin.
Primary Phone: 800-256-2931/(985) 395-4905 |
| 2/2/2008 | Baldwin | Cypremort Point Parade | Cypremort Point Parade, In Cypremort Point, 1 p.m. |
| 2/2/2008 | Baton Rouge | Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade | 12:00 Noon
http://www.spanishtownparade.com |
| 2/2/2008 | Bossier City | Krewe of Gemini | Parade Time is 4:30 pm.
Hello and welcome to the Krewe of Gemini. For those of you new to Mardi Gras, “krewe” means “social club,” but Gemini is so much more than a club. I can truly say that the Krewe of Gemini is an extended family of nearly 300 dear and life-loving friends, and I extend a personal invitation for you to come and be a part of it.
http://www.kreweofgemini.com |
| 2/2/2008 | Carencro | Krewe of Karencro Parade | Krewe of Karencro Parade, 11 am, Carencro |
| 2/2/2008 | Carlyss | Carlyss Mardi Gras Trail Ride | West Cal Arena
Saturday, February 2, 8 a.m.
The Carlyss Mardi Gras Trail Ride day of festivity and chicken runs starts and ends at the West Cal Arena in Sulphur. Floats and horses are welcome. The line up begins at 6:30 a.m., and the parade will start at 8 a.m., with a $5 admission fee for trail riders. |
| 2/2/2008 | Denham Springs | Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Boat Parade | This parade is in Springfield.
Saturday before Fat Tuesday
Springfield, LA
Contact Dundee Productions
225-294-3876
(Verify date) |
| 2/2/2008 | Golden Meadow | Krewe of Atlantas | Parade Time is 1:00pm. |
| 2/2/2008 | Houma | Krewe of Mardi Gras Parade | Mardi Gras parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. |
| 2/2/2008 | Houma | Larose Mardi Gras | Parade Time is 6:30pm. |
| 2/2/2008 | Jennings | Jennings Mardi Gras Festival & Parade | Jennings Mardi Gras Festival & Parade ~ The 16th Annual parade begins at 4:30 p.m. on north Main Street. Immediately following live entertainment in Founders Park. For more information call (337) 821-5532 |
| 2/2/2008 | Lafayette | Childrens Parade | THE LAFAYETTE’S CHILDREN’S PARADE
WILL BE FEB 2ND FEATURING THE CHILDREN’S
KREWES AT 12:30 P.M.
232-3737/800-346-1958 |
| 2/2/2008 | Lafayette | Krewe of Bonaparte Mardi Gras Parade | Mardi Gras parade |
| 2/2/2008 | Lake Charles | Krewe of Barkus Parade | Lake Charles Civic Center
Saturday, February 2, 3 p.m.
A parade of costumed pets and their owners makes for a whimsical, carnival atmosphere. The title of Mystical Dog is given to the most strikingly costumed participant. One of the most highly attended parades during the Mardi Gras season, the day-time parade attracts pet-lovers and families. Entry fee is $10 per dog. Organized by Cumulus Broadcasting. |
| 2/2/2008 | Lake Charles | Krewe of Omega Parade | Downtown Lake Charles
Saturday, February 2, 2 p.m.
The Krewe of Omega parade will be held in downtown Lake Charles. |
| 2/2/2008 | Lake Charles | World Famous Cajun Extravaganza/Gumbo Cook-off | Lake Charles Civic Center, Exhibition Hall
Saturday, February 2, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Locals and visitors will enjoy the Cajun Extravaganza Gumbo Cook-off that attracts thousands of locals and nationwide visitors to its hot contest for the best chicken and sausage or wild game gumbo. You will not want to miss this taste-from-every-pot event or the hot Southern and Cajun music that comes along with it. Sponsored by Crane Ceaux. |
| 2/2/2008 | Lake Charles | Zydeco Dance | Lake Charles Civic Center
Dance starts at 3 p.m. |
| 2/2/2008 | Larose | Le Krewe de Bon Temps Babylon | Parade Time is 6:30pm. |
| 2/2/2008 | Leesville | 2008 Mardi Gras Parade | Events start at 2:00pm
The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the Annual Mardi Gras Parade down historic 3rd Street in Leesville on Saturday February 2nd at 2pm. Come and catch some beads and candy!
http://www.chambervernonparish.com |
| 2/2/2008 | Lockport | Krewe of Apollo | Parade Time is 12:00pm. |
| 2/2/2008 | Metairie | Corps de Napoleon | Parade Time is 6:30 pm.
The Corps de Napoleon was established in 1980 to give Jefferson Parish an excitingly different approach to Mardi Gras. From its inception, the Corps de Napoleons goal has been to honor the French heritage of New Orleans and the surrounding parishes. Unlike other organizations who chose Greek or Roman mythological figures as their namesakes, the Corps de Napoleon instead looked to France for its roots and selected Napoleon, Frances greatest hero.
www.napoleonparade.com |
| 2/2/2008 | Metairie | Krewe of Isis | Parade Time is 6:00 pm.
Isis was the mother of Horus and the sister and wife of Osiris in the mythology of ancient Egypt. She was honored as the goddess of the earth and the moon, a symbol of motherhood and fertility.
Isis was also worshiped in the Greek and Roman empires. She was traditionally represented as a woman wearing a cows horns with a solar disk between them.
In 1973 this all-female organization was charted in the city of Kenner, and the women held their first 7 processions there before adopting the standardized veterans Memorial Boulevard parade route, which more than a dozen Jefferson krewes share.
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| 2/2/2008 | Metairie | Krewe of Jason | Time unknown. |
| 2/2/2008 | Natchitoches | Krewe of Dionysos Mardi Gras Parade | Downtown Historic District, This parade takes place the Saturday before Fat Tuesday. Nighttime parade through downtown historic district. Experience the thrill of Mardi Gras in this historic community.
http://www.natchitoches.net |
| 2/2/2008 | Natchitoches | Mardi Gras Magic | Celebrate Mardi Gras in Natchitoches family style with street performers and live entertainment. Sponsored by the Historic District Business Association.
http://www.natchitoches.net |
| 2/2/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Endymion | Parade Time is 4:30 pm
Taylor Hicks, the 29-year-old American Idol, will reign as Endymion Grand Marshal 2007, according to Endymion Captain Ed Muniz. Said Muniz, .63.4 million people voted for Taylor as their American Idol. He will be a great ambassador to show America and the world that New Orleans is open to visitors. He is eager to be a part of our celebration, and we are excited to welcome him.
http://www.endymion.org |
| 2/2/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Iris | Parade Time is 11:00 am. |
| 2/2/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Tucks | Parade Time is 12:30 am
Easter Day is always the Sunday after the full moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox on March 21, a date which is fixed in accordance with an ancient ecclesiastical computation, and which does not always correspond to the astronomical equinox. This full moon may happen on any date between March 21 and April 18 inclusive. If the full moon falls on a Sunday, Easter Day is the Sunday following. But Easter Day cannot be earlier than March 22 or later than April 25.
http://www.kreweoftucks.com |
| 2/2/2008 | New Orleans | NOMTOC | Parade Time is 10:45 am. Westbank |
| 2/2/2008 | Slidell | Salt Bayou | Parade Time is 2:00pm. |
| 2/2/2008 | St. Martinville | La Grande Boucherie des Cajuns | Traditionally, Cajun social life centered around the home. Neighbors came together to fashion their own entertainment. Then, as now, food was central to any gathering of friends and family.
Among Cajuns, anything can be a celebration, including the butchering of a hog. Called a Boucherie, the occasion still brings together aunts, uncles, cousins and neighbors, all of whom participate, and leave with some byproducts of the butchering. Sharing animated conversation and often some cold beer and wine, the participants produce from the freshly killed hog des tripes, which most everyone in the rest of the country call chitterlings, p’ tit sale or salt meat, andouille sausage, pork meat patties called platines, the perennial favorite boudin, which consists of rice and pork dressing stuffed in an edible casing, hog’s head cheese, marinated pork or grillades and smoked meat for seasoning which Cajuns call tasso. Also from the hog comes gratons, the original Cajun snack food. Called cracklins in other parts of the country, gratons are produced along with lard, another important byproduct of the Boucherie. The skin is scraped and the fat layer next to it rendered into lard for cooking, after which the skin and attached fat residue are fried into crisp, tasty gratons.
It is not by accident that the predominately Catholic Cajuns from St. Martinville hold their annual “La Grande Boucherie des Cajuns” right before Ash Wednesday, which is the beginning of the Lenten season. The community comes together for one last “bon temps.”
For Vendor Information and Applications, please call Wanda Barras at
337-394-6683. |
| 2/2/2008 | St. Martinville | Lake Fausse Pointe Mardi Gras Parade | Saturday before Mardi Gras
Float decorating, mask making and a Mardi Grad Parade for families. The parade starts at 2 p.m. - so bring your beads! |
| 2/2/2008 | Sulphur | Krewe of Cosmos Presentation | Sulphur High School Auditorium
Saturday, February 2, 6:30 p.m.
The Krewe of Cosmos presents their royal court in style with skits, songs and more. You will not want to miss this glittering show. |
| 2/2/2008 | Youngsville | Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade | Youngsville Parade, 11 am, Youngsville |
| 2/3/2008 | Eunice | Childrens Mardi Gras Run in Eunice | Feb 3 2008
Just like the adult Mardi Gras Run, children from ages 0 to 16 ride on trailers and trucks to locations throughout town chasing chickens and celebrating Mardi Gras. Costumes required.
National Guard Armory
Eunice
Entry fee.
Registration, 7 a.m.
337-457-7389
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| 2/3/2008 | Eunice | Old Time Boucherie in Eunice | Eunice. 10:00 AM. Experience an old time tradition and sample some of the best food around. Live music, food and dancing!Eunice City Hall, 300 South 2nd Street.
More Information: 337-457-7389 |
| 2/3/2008 | Golden Meadow | Krewe of Nereids Mardi Gras Parade | Parade Time is 6:00pm. |
| 2/3/2008 | Grand Isle | Grand Isle Independent Mardi Gras Parade | Parade Time is 5:30pm. |
| 2/3/2008 | Houma | Krewe of Terreanians Mardi Gras Parade (Bonne Terre) | Mardi Gras Parade beginning at 3:00 p.m. |
| 2/3/2008 | Houma | Montegut Mardi Gras Parade | Parade Time is 2:00pm. |
| 2/3/2008 | Lake Charles | Krewe du Lacs Childrens Parade | Lake Charles Civic Center, Exhibition Hall
Sunday, February 3, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
This event attracts over 1,500 children and their families to experience old-time Louisiana culture, arts and crafts, Mardi Gras music and magic - plus learning from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Children’s Day culminates with the Children’s Parade, a purple, green and gold parade for the young and the young at heart through downtown Lake Charles, beginning at the Lake Charles Civic Center at 2:30 p.m. |
| 2/3/2008 | Lake Charles | Lake Charles Mardi Gras Chicken Run | The parade rolls from Pine Street to the Martin Luther King Center for an old fashion chicken run, and back to the Civic Center for Zydeco and Gumbo at 3 p.m. till 10 p.m. |
| 2/3/2008 | Morgan City | Krewe of Galatea Mardi Gras Parade | Morgan City, LA
Parade begins at 2 p.m. in Morgan City
Primary Phone: 800-256-2931/(985) 395-4905 |
| 2/3/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Bacchus | Parade Time is 5:00 pm
The Krewe of Bacchus parade was founded in 1968 by a handful of New Orleans business leaders whose dream was to revitalize Carnival. However, the seeds of the Krewe of Bacchus were actually sown two decades before the present carnival organization was founded.
http://www.kreweofbacchus.org |
| 2/3/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Mid-City | Parade Time is 2:00 pm
Welcome to the Krewe of Mid-City, the 5th oldest continuously parading organization of the New Orleans Mardi Gras season. We would like to invite you to visit with what has been called by the critics and observers, The best day parade in Mardi Gras.
www.kreweofmidcity.com |
| 2/3/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Okeanos | Parade Time is 11:00 am. Uptown |
| 2/3/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Thoth | Parade Time is 11:30 am. Uptown |
| 2/3/2008 | Shreveport | Krewe of Highland Parade & Carnival | The HIGHLAND parade route is also very easy to find as you exit I-20 on LINE Avenue South and turn left on any street from Olive Street to Kings Hwy. The parade rolls down Creswell ( just 2 blocks east of Line Ave) and over to Centenary Blvd using Herndon and Olive Street. If you come early then, you can find all the floats from most other area Krewes in the parking lot of Byrd High School and flowing down Creswell, south of Gladstone. The children really love to see the floats up close during this daylight parade. Pssst, let me tell you a secret.. you might be able to get some beads for the kids before the parade this way. |
| 2/3/2008 | St. Martinville | Newcomers Mardi Gras Parade | Main Street St Martinville, LA
Floats, beads, food and dignitaries.
Sunday before Mardi Gras
1:00 pm
Parade will travel down Hwy31 (Main Street), starting at St. Martinville Senior High School, ending at Main Street and Denier Street. |
| 2/3/2008 | Thibodaux | Montegut Childrens Parade | Parade Time is 2:00pm. Parade is in Montegut. |
| 2/3/2008 | Thibodaux | Krewe of Cleophas | Parade Time is 1:00pm. |
| 2/3/2008 | Madisonville | Krewe of Tchefuncte | Parade Time is 2:00pm. |
| 2/4/2008 | Crowley | Carnival dAcadie Mardi Gras | Mon Feb 4, 2008 - Tue Feb 5, 2008
http://www.crowley-la.com |
| 2/4/2008 | Eunice | Lundi Gras Street Dance in Eunice | Downtown Historic Eunice Eunice, LA
Cajun bands play for a free street dance on Mardi Gras Eve in Eunice. Live jam session also included in the festivities. |
| 2/4/2008 | Eunice | Mardi Gras Street Dances | S 2nd St and Walnut Ave, Eunice, LA 70535 Weather Directions Outdoors, Asphalt Dance Area
Music Starts 10:00AM
Street Dance - Open Cajun Jam Session 10:00AM - 2:30PM
TBA 2:30PM - 6:00PM
TBA 8:00PM - 12:00PM
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| 2/4/2008 | Eunice | St. Landry Parish Council on Aging Mardi Gras Dance | St. Landrys Council On Aging Mardi Gras Ball/Dance, Northwest Community Center, Samuel Dr & W Magnolia Ave, Eunice, LA 70535 Weather Directions , Large Dance Floor, No Smoking
Admission $5, Event Hours 1:00PM to 3:30PM, $1 Seniors over 60
This is a Mardi Gras celebration and contest for the senior citizens of St Landry Parish, everyone is welcome to attend. Please join with them by: saying hello, accepting their requests to dance, asking them to dance, not competing in their dance and costume contests even if you qualify because of your age, and not dancing during their presentations and prize awards. This is their time to excel. Please do your best to reciprocate the warm welcome we, the dance community and Mardi Gras visitors, are given by the St Landry seniors.
Judges will choose the most traditional and prettiest costumes, best dancing couple, Mardi Gras King and Queen.
From Hwy 190 (Laural St) in Eunice (going W) Turn right at Winn Dixie onto Eisenhower St. (Big Shell Sign on corner), Travel past 2 stops signs, turn left and the building is on the right. I get in for $1 and I pledge not to enter the contests Info: (337) 942-1938 |
| 2/4/2008 | Houma | Krewe of Cleopatra Mardi Gras Parade | Mardi Gras Parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. |
| 2/4/2008 | Labadieville | Krewe of Xanadu Mardi Gras Parade | Parade Time is 6:30pm. |
| 2/4/2008 | Lafayette | Queen Evangelines Parade | Lafayette, LA
Mardi Gras parade honoring Queen Evangeline.
Mardi Gras is known as the biggest and most colorful celebration in the world. Lafayette proudly boasts the second largest Mardi Gras celebration in Louisiana. At Carnival time, Mardi Gras mystery joins with Cajun and Creole magic to create a memorable experience for all ages. Lafayettes Carnival season lets the good times roll with parades, balls and traditions from the citys pageantry and floats to the rural medieval costumed horseback riders. Festivities build the weekend before Lent, climaxing Mardi Gras Day. |
| 2/4/2008 | Lake Charles | The Royal Gala | Lake Charles Civic Center, Coliseum
Monday, February 4, 7 p.m.
The Royal Gala, the Cinderella moment of the season occurring on the Monday night before Mardi Gras, captures audiences with its enchanting splendor. The gala features this season’s full courts of 43 krewes with kings, queens, royal dukes and duchesses, captains, courtesans, and jesters followed by a night of music and dancing. Mardi Gras royalty is chosen at individual krewe balls. Tickets purchased in advance are $4, at the door, $5 for adults and free for children 5 and under. |
| 2/4/2008 | Metairie | Krewe of Zeus | Parade Time is 6:30 pm. |
| 2/4/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Orpheus | Parade Time is 5:45 pm
For over a decade, the Krewe of Orpheus has mesmerized the crowds who jam the streets of New Orleans awaiting its arrival. From its founding in 1993, Orpheus has consistently stunned the revelers on Lundi Gras, the night before Mardi Gras, and has exploded as the largest new Krewe in the past 30 years. Since that first ride, Orpheus has been the most eagerly anticipated Mardi Gras parade of the season.
http://www.kreweoforpheus.net |
| 2/4/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Proteus | Parade Time is 5:15 pm. |
| 2/4/2008 | New Orleans | Zulu Lundi Gras Festival | The Greatest Free Show on Earth -- the 2008 Zulu Lundi Gras Festival will surely live up to its reputation for the 16th consecutive year, when the 500 members of the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club host a full day of fun and excitement along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River.
The 16th Annual Zulu Lundi Gras Festival will take place on Monday, Februrary 4, 2008 in Woldenberg Park along the Mississippi River in the French Quarter.
http://www.lundigrasfestival.com |
| 2/4/2008 | Patterson | Krewe of Amani Mardi Gras Parade | Parade begins at 2 p.m. in Patterson.
Primary Phone: 800-256-2931/(985) 395-4905 |
| 2/5/2008 | Bossier City | Krewe of Aesclepius Fat Tuesday Parade | Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Louisiana Boardwalk, Bass Pro Shop, Bossier City.
The parade is geared toward families and children and royalty will ride on floats and in convertibles. The childrens parade will begin at 5 p.m. and the main parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. For further information call 318-429-2705.
www.kreweofaesclepius.com |
| 2/5/2008 | Covington | Krewe of Covington | Immediately Follows Lions |
| 2/5/2008 | Covington | Krewe of Lions | Parade Time is 10:00 am. |
| 2/5/2008 | Eunice | Eunice Courir De Mardi Gras | Eunice Mardi Gras Celebration, Park Ave and S 3rd St, Eunice, LA 70535 Weather Directions Outdoors, Asphalt Dance Area
Music Starts 10:00AM, Outdoors, Food available, dancing in the street Info: (337) 457-7389 Edit this event Mail
Tba on the Courir
TBA 10:00AM - 12:00PM
TBA 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (LA Cajun) 4:00PM - 6:00PM Find |
| 2/5/2008 | Franklin | All Krewes Parade | Parade begins at 1 p.m . in Franklin.
Primary Phone: 800-256-2931 |
| 2/5/2008 | Gretna | Krewe of Grela | Parade Time is 11:00 am
West Bank |
| 2/5/2008 | Houma | Krewe of Houmas | Parade Time is 12:00pm (noon). |
| 2/5/2008 | Houma | Krewe of Kajuns | Immediately follows Houmas. |
| 2/5/2008 | Iota | Tee Mamou/Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival | Location: Downtown Iota Iota, LA
Contact: Elaine Chatagnier
Primary Phone: 337-779-2226
Mardi Gras Folklife Festival Downtown Iota, LA
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| 2/5/2008 | Jeanerette | Family Affair Mardi Gras Association Parade | NOTE: Parade is in Loreauville at 2:00pm.
Main Street
Loreauville, La
337-991-0452 |
| 2/5/2008 | Jeanerette | Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade | Mardi Gras parade and Fais-Do-Do
Hwy 90 E at College Rd.
Jeanerette, La 70544
337-365-8185
Parade at 11:00am. |
| 2/5/2008 | Jeanerette | Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade | Parade Time is 11:00am.
Hwy 90 E at College Rd.
Jeanerette, La 70544
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| 2/5/2008 | Kaplan | Krewe Chic-A-La-Pie Mardi Gras Parade | |
| 2/5/2008 | Lacombe | Chahta-Ima Mardi Gras Parade | Parade Time is 1:30pm. |
| 2/5/2008 | Lacombe | Krewe of Skunks Mardi Gras Parade | Parade Time is 1:00pm. |
| 2/5/2008 | Lafayette | Independent Parade Sponsored by KADN Fox 15/KLAF UPN TV | Parade time is 2:00pm. |
| 2/5/2008 | Lafayette | King Gabriels Parade | Mardi Gras parade honoring King Gabriel. 10:00 a.m.
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| 2/5/2008 | Lafayette | Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival, Inc. Parade | Includes Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival, Krewe of Nia (10 floats) and Krewe of Majestic |
| 2/5/2008 | Lafayette | The Mardi Gras Show | Lafayette. 10:00 AM. Zydeco music is live! A wonderful family setting in the heart and birth place of the Mardi Gras Kingdom. It is quite an invigorating and inspirational experience, to touch, dance and take pictures with Queen Dolly and the members of the Mardi Gras Kingdom. The Mardi Gras show is like visiting carnival in South Americas Mardi Gras celebration with beautiful costumes, good food and wonderful people. Please no ice chest or large bags. Gated security.
12 years and under - Free; Adults - $2 donation.
Clark Field Stadium,
More Information: 337-235-2471/800-346-1958 |
| 2/5/2008 | Lake Charles | Krewe du Lac - Krewe of Krewes Parade | Midtown – Downtown Lake Charles
Tuesday, February 5, 5:30 p.m.
Fat Tuesday peaks with the glittering Krewe of Krewes’ Parade that winds for four miles through Lake Charles—hundreds of krewe floats, costumes, beads and excitement for the whole family. |
| 2/5/2008 | Lake Charles | Krewe of Charlie Sioux | Downtown Lake Charles, Corner of Broad and Ryan
Tuesday, February 5, 10 a.m.
Sioux City, Lake Charles’ sister city will hold a Krewe de Charlie Sioux Block Party on the corner of Broad and Ryan Street beginning at 10 a.m. There will be food, drinks and music and children’s activities. |
| 2/5/2008 | Lake Charles | Krewe of Krewes Parade - Mardi Gras Southwest Louisiana | Fat Tuesday peaks with the glittering Krewe of Krewes’ Parade that winds for four miles through Lake Charles—hundreds of krewe floats, costumes, beads and excitement for the whole family. |
| 2/5/2008 | Lake Charles | Red Hat Parade | 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. |
| 2/5/2008 | Metairie | Krewe of Argus | Parade Time is 10:00 am.
Argus was named after the Greek Mythology God, Argus, the all-seeing with one hundred eyes. Argus observed Jupiter cheating on his wife. Jupiter ordered Mercury to cut the head off of Argus. The Goddess Juno, seeing this, took the hundred eyes off of Argus and put them on the tail of her peacock, where they remain today. That is why the peacock is the logo of the Krewe of Argus and is the backdrop of the Co-Captains float in the parade.
http://www.kreweofargus.net |
| 2/5/2008 | Metairie | Krewe of Elks Jefferson - Truck Parade | Immediately after Argus. |
| 2/5/2008 | Metairie | Krewe of Jefferson - Truck Parade | Immediately after Elks Jefferson |
| 2/5/2008 | Morgan City | Krewe of Hephaestus Mardi Gras Parade | Morgan City, LA
Parade begins at 2 p.m. in Morgan City.
Primary Phone: 800-256-2931/(985) 395-4905 |
| 2/5/2008 | New Iberia | Krewe of Coteau Mardi Gras Parade | Parade is in Coteau. 1:00 PM.
Coteau Ballpark
Coteau, La |
| 2/5/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Crescent City | Immediately Follows Elks Orleans |
| 2/5/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Elks Orleans | Follows Rex Parade Time is 11:30am. |
| 2/5/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Rex | Parade Time is 10:00 am
Since the founding of the Rex Organization in 1872 its traditions have helped define Mardi Gras. Rexs Proclamation invites his subjects to the grand celebration of Carnival. His royal colors of purple, green, and gold are to this day the colors of Mardi Gras, and the song played in the first Rex parade, If Ever I Cease to Love, has become Carnivals anthem. Rex and his Queen preside over the Rex Ball, Carnivals glittering conclusion.
http://www.rexorganization..com |
| 2/5/2008 | New Orleans | Krewe of Zulu Mardi Gras Parade | Parade Time is 8:00 pm
Early in 1909, a group of laborers who had organized a club named The Tramps, went to the Pythian Theater to see a musical comedy performed by the Smart Set. The comedy included a skit entitled, There Never Was and Never Will Be a King Like Me, about the Zulu Tribe...
http://www.kreweofzulu.com |
| 2/5/2008 | New Roads | 64th annual New Roads Lions Carnival Parade | |
| 2/5/2008 | New Roads | 85th annual Community Center Carnival Club Parade | |
| 2/5/2008 | New Roads | Maringouin Mardi Gras Parade | New Roads is planning its greatest Mardi Gras in 86 years, with whimsical floats, high stepping marching bands and dance teams, resplendent royalty, tons of top-quality throws, comic maskers, great local cuisine, midway rides and a good dose of Creole hospitality for lagniappe.
A special bienvenue is extended to all of our first-time parade-goers and,
of course, bienvenue encore to all of our return visitors.
http://www.newroadsmardigras.com/ |
| 2/5/2008 | Opelousas | Half Fast Krewe of Franks Mardi Gras Parade in Opelousas |
Location: Downtown Opelousas Opelousas, LA
Contact: Franks Bar
Primary Phone: 337-407-2288
Families and friends join in the spirit of Mardi Gras as the parade rolls down East Landry Street and back up West Vine Street to Franks. 11 AM Parade begins.
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| 2/5/2008 | Thibodaux | Krewe of Chronos Mardi Gras Parade | Parade Time is 2:00 pm. |
| 2/5/2008 | Thibodaux | Krewe of Ghana Mardi Gras Parade | Parade Time is 10:00am. |
| 2/5/2008 | Thibodaux | Krewe of Gheens Mardi Gras Parade | Parade Time is 10:30am. (Please verify location on this pa |
