The countdown is on to Fat Tuesday (2/28)! Parades and chicken runs are scheduled throughout southwest Louisiana, and we don't want you to miss a minute of the purple, green and gold fun of Mardi Gras.
According to louisianatravel.com, the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu has "more Mardi Gras costumes that can be found in one place than anywhere in the world!"
Law enforcement officers, firefighters, and all emergency responders will be the guests of honor during an appreciation ceremony and parade to kick off Hurricane Awareness Day Saturday, September 26th, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. With the recent death of Senior Trooper Steven Vincent in the line of duty and several other law enforcement officials, the event is sure to hold even more signific
Though it is not a written law ... the city of St. Martinville has banned "rap music with vulgar lyrics" from it's Mardi Gras parade. This has upset the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana.
With the Royal Gayla and Lundi Gras party tonight and the parades tomorrow... the weather has took a turn for the worse as Lake Charles prepares for Mardi Gras celebrations.
Who's ready for Mardi Gras??
Seaux,... where are the BEST and the Worst places to watch the Merchants' Parade? Children's Parade? Krewe of Krewes' Parade??
Here's some feedback from Gator Country...
Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana!
Seaux,... where are the BEST and the Worst places to watch the Merchants' Parade? Children's Parade? Krewe of Krewes' Parade??
Here's some feedback from Gator Country...
There are at least 80 Lake Charles Mardi Gras Krewes. You will see floats from most of them Tuesday at the Krewe Of Krewes parade.
You'll find a history of Lake Charles Krewes here. For parade routes and details click here. We have some great Krewe names here like Contraband, Lunatiques, Gens Contents, Chaos and more...