Mardi Gras in Lafayette
In the Field
Mardi Gras in Lafayette
In Lafayette, Mardi Gras has a rhythm all its own. Marching bands lead colorful parades through the city, Cajun and zydeco music keep dance floors moving, and the traditional courir de Mardi Gras carries centuries-old songs and customs through the countryside. It’s a celebration where music, food, and culture come together in the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.
Experience two weekends of festivities featuring parades, elaborate costumes, Mardi Gras Indians, live music, Carnival celebrations, and plenty of beads and doubloons. Beyond the parade route, taste your way through the season with king cake, boudin, gumbo, crawfish, and other Lafayette staples.
Whether you’re dancing to live music, catching beads with the family, or discovering the traditions of a rural courir, Mardi Gras in Lafayette invites everyone to find their rhythm and join the celebration.
Follow the beat to find your Mardi Gras rhythm and experience the music, flavors, and traditions of Lafayette.
Stay on Schedule 
Parade Schedule
January 23 | Carencro Mardi Gras Parade | Starts at Carencro High ends by Carencro Community Center | 11 a.m. | CarencroParade.com
January 29 | Krewe de Canailles Walking Parade | Downtown Lafayette | 7 p.m. | KreweDeCanailles.com
January 30 | Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Parade | Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette | 6:30 p.m. | RioLafayette.com
January 30 | Scott Mardi Gras Parade | Scott | 11 a.m. | ScottsBA.org/Mardi-Gras
January 31 | Courir de Mardi Gras – Old-Fashion Run | Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette | Vermilionville.org
February 5 | Krewe of Allons “Kick-Off” Parade | Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette | 6:30 p.m. | GoMardiGras.com.
February 5-9 | Le Festival de Mardi Gras à Lafayette | Cajun Field, Lafayette | Times vary
| GoMardiGras.com.
February 6 | Children’s Parade | Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette | 12:30 p.m. | GoMardiGras.com.
February 6 | Krewe of Bonaparte Parade | Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette | 6:30 p.m. | KreweofBonaparte.org.
February 6 | Youngsville Parade | 11 a.m. | Public Works building to Fountain View, Youngsville | Youngsville.us.
February 6 | Pawdi Gras Walking Parade & Festival | Adopted Dog Brewing | 12 p.m. | AdoptedDogBrewing.com/Events
February 8 | Lundi Gras Boucherie | Lakeview Park & Beach, 1717 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Eunice | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | CajunTravel.com.
February 8 | Queen Evangeline’s Parade | Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette | 6 p.m. | GoMardiGras.com.
February 9 | Greater Southwest Pageant and Grand Ball | Heymann Performing Arts Center and Frem F. Boustany Convention Center, 1373 S College Rd., Lafayette | 8 p.m. | GoMardiGras.com.
February 9 | Independent Parade | Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette | 2:30 p.m. | GoMardiGras.com.
February 9 | King Gabriel’s Parade | Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette | 10 a.m. | GoMardiGras.com.
February 9 | Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade | Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette | 1 p.m. | GoMardiGras.com
February 9 | Mardi Gras Show at Miami Moon | Miami Moon, Lafayette | SDFLafayette.org/Events/
