Mardi Gras, Lafayette and parade

Lafayette Mardi Gras Day parades roll early; Independent Parade canceled
Two of Lafayette's Mardi Gras parades will roll early, at 9 a.m. Tuesday, and the third, Independent Parade, is canceled due to expected high winds and severe weather.
Independent Parade Cancelled, Lafayette Mardi Gras Parades Moved Up Due to Weather
Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade: Planned to roll at 1 pm but will now start at 10 am.
Mardi Gras celebrations adjusted, parade and carnival canceled due to severe weather in Lafayette
Le Festival de Mardi Gras cancels Tuesday's carnival, parade schedule adjusted as severe weather, including high winds, looms in Acadiana.
Lafayette Police alter Mardi Gras parade times, cancel Independent Parade due to high winds
Lafayette Police Department announces changes to the Mardi Gras schedule due to incoming weather. What you need to know.
Downtown Augusta holds its first Mardi Gras Parade
Mardi Gras is only a few days away and Augusta is giving members of the community many ways to celebrate. Dozens lined the streets of downtown Augusta in anticipation for the Mardi Gras parade.
Augustans get to celebrate Mardi Gras with a parade
Saturday was the first day of March and Mardi Gras festivities got started here. Augusta held its first Mardi Gras parade downtown.
Mardi Gras parades in Acadiana rescheduled due to weather
Due to the predicted rainy and windy weather, several Mardi Gras parades and events in Acadiana have been rescheduled, including the Carnivale D'Acadie Mardi Gras Parade in Crowley and the Krewe Chic A La Pie parade in Kaplan.
Mardi Gras kicks into high-gear in Lafayette; schools and others hold Mardi Gras parades
It’s Mardi Gras weekend and parade-goers will be flooding the streets of Lafayette through Tuesday. The kickoff parade happened on Friday, February 28. The bands
Hattiesburg hosts annual Caerus Mardi Gras Parade
Hattiesburg wrapped up a week’s worth of Fat Tuesday activities with the annual Caerus Mardi Gras Parade Saturday afternoon.
Multiple parades, Mardi Gras events planned for Saturday
There are multiple parades and other Mardi Gras events set to take place in the Baton Rouge area on Saturday, March 1.
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Queen's Parade rolls in Lafayette as scheduled
There are major changes to Mardi Gras festivities because of the severe weather threat but the Queen's Parade still rolled as ...
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Lafayette prepares for Mardi Gras: Know about safety rules, street closures before you go
The Lafayette Police Department is preparing for Mardi Gras parade season with street closures and safety measures in ...
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High winds, severe weather forecast for Mardi Gras in Lafayette: What to expect
Sustained winds are forecast to be between 20-30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph possible, according to the NWS. The highest ...
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Lafayette announces Mardi Gras changes due to high wind and storm threat
There are significant changes to Mardi Gras parades and other events across Acadiana, especially in Lafayette, because of the ...
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Going to Mardi Gras in Lafayette? We've got the details here.
LCG has issued information about road closures, rules, safety regs, and even where to find the portable potties.
Acadiana Make-A-Wish child serves as Grand Marshal in Mardi Gras parade
LAFAYETTE, La. ( KLFY) — A Make-A-Wish child from Scott served as honorary Grand Marshal in the Krewe of Rio parade. Ana Alleman is seven years old and was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis just six days ...
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In Lafayette, disappearing gay bars mean losing opportunity to 'get to know your community'
"When you go to a place like Bolt, being one of the few queer spaces in the city, you get to learn what it means to be a ...
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Krewe Allons Launches Mardi Gras 2025, supporting UL athletes
The Mardi Gras parade, a key fundraiser for student athletes at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, showcases vibrant ...