Best Places to Watch Mardi Gras Parades on Ryan Street in Lake Charles

🐊 KNGT 🐊 | Lake Charles, LA —  If you’re trying to figure out the best places to watch the Mardi Gras parades in Lake Charles, I got you. Ryan Street is where it all happens. 

Let's start this with a spot for the Kiddos. Downtown Lake Charles "Mardi Gras in the Zone" is where you want to go. Mardi Gras Day from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, on Ryan Street between Gill Street and Kirby Street.

This area is family-oriented. NO Drinking, NO tobacco, and is a safe spot to bring the family. Free popcorn, hot dogs, Kona Ice, and Sodas. Tons of games for everyone to enjoy, It has a lot of energy, but in a positive way. While the parades pass, the children are occupied and the parents may unwind. That's a victory.

Let's head down Ryan Street and discuss the party spots now that we've taken care of the kids.

Where is the best Place to watch a Mardi Gras Parade in Lake Charles?

O.B.'s is the first stop; it's at 1301 Ryan Street, just on the parade route. This is one of the best places to watch the parade if you enjoy large crowds, cold adult beverages, and nonstop excitement.

Keeping the party moving south down Ryan Street, you gotta stop by Casa Mañana, located at 2510 Ryan Street. This is the best place in Lake Charles to get a Margarita.

You dont have to travel for just across the Street at 2625 Ryan Street is Gail's Shot Bar & Pappy's. This half wall is crucial. You can watch the procession from outside while maintaining some privacy from the street crowd.

Now lets go South of 210, The Bad Apple and Cajun's Wharf at the intersection of Ryan Street and LaGrange Street. These places have a great vibe and are always a crowd favorites. Check them out on facebook because they tend to have Live Music.

Last but not least, is the corner of Ryan Street and Sale Street. The krewes have to slow down and stop throwing here. If you’re on a float like me, this is where you unload everything. No beads go home with you. If you’re catching, this is prime real estate.

No matter your style, Ryan Street has a Mardi Gras spot with your name on it.