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2018 SWLA Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
Carnival season kicked off with Twelfth Night and continues until Mardi Gras Day, February 13th. The first parade rolls in southwest Louisiana in Vinton on February 3rd. Here's the list so you can plan your bead-catching fun!
Thursday, February 8 @ 7pm- City of Sulphur Mardi Gras Parade
Thursday, February 8 @ 7PM- Lake Charles Mardi Gras Lighted Boat Parade
Friday, February 9 @ 7PM- Lake Charles Mardi Gras Merchants' Parade
Saturday, February 10 @ 2PM- Lake Charles Krewe of Omega Parade
Saturday, February 10 @ 3PM- Lake Charles Krewe of Barkus Parade
Saturday, February 10 @ 4:30PM- Jennings Mardi Gras Parade
Sunday, February 11 @ 3:30PM- Lake Charles Mardi Gras Children's Day Parade
Tuesday, February 13 @ 1PM- Lake Charles Second Line Stroll
Tuesday, February 13 @ 2PM- Lake Charles Jeeps On Parade
Tuesday, February 13 @ 3PM- Lake Charles Motor Gras Parade
Tuesday, February 13 @ 5PM- Lake Charles Krewe of Krewes Mardi Gras Parade
If you know about a parade and we don't have it on our list, please email me at tracy.wirtz@townsquaremedia.com. I want to make sure everyone know where to join the fun!
Happy Mardi Gras!
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