Lafayette, LA
Live music, a carnival midway, local food, and LOTS of parades. Parades all follow the usual Lafayette parade route, starting at the corner of Simcoe St. & Jefferson Blvd., through downtown to Johnston Street, and ending up at Cajun Field, where the festival will be in full swing.
***Feb. 9 - 13***
• February 9: Midway rides open 12 pm–11 pm with bands performing throughout the evening
• February 10: The Children’s Parade (12:30 pm) and Krewe of Bonaparte Parade (6:30 pm)
• February 11: Midway rides open 12 pm–11 pm with bands performing throughout the evening
• February 12: Queen Evangeline’s Parade (6:00 pm)
• February 13: King Gabriel’s Parade (10 am); Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade (1 pm); and Townsquare Media Independent Parade (2:30 pm)
