Mardi Gras Forecast

Mardi Gras Event Forecast

Use the links below to access a 7-day forecast for the specified location(s).  Each hour's forecast is color-coded as follows: 

Green: No Impacts Expected
Yellow: Possible Limited Impacts
Orange: Possible Moderate Impacts
Red: Possible Significant Impacts

Note: Please remember that the farther out in time a forecast is, the more likely there are to be changes.
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February 28, 2025

Oak Park Elementary Mardi Gras Parade - Join us on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 12:30 PM, for the Oak Park Elementary Annual AR Mardi Gras Parade! The parade will kick off at Oak Park Elementary on 18th Street in Lake Charles, making its way through the neighborhood with a festive route: turning right onto 4th Avenue, proceeding to 13th Street, making a right onto 5th Avenue, and finally turning left back onto 18th Street to return to the school. Click for Event Forecast

Merchants’ Parade - Kick off your Mardi Gras weekend with the dazzling 2025 Merchants’ Parade happening on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM! This glowing night parade invites residents and visitors alike to embrace the festive spirit as local businesses and social organizations light up the streets with creative floats and lively energy. Click for Event Forecast

Le Festival de Mardi Gras is a carnival with rides, food and live music. Parades roll through festival grounds. Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Allons 'Kick-off' Parade starts at Pontiac Point to Cajun Field at 6:30 pm Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Adonis in Morgan City kicks off at 7 pm. Begins on 2nd Street and ends at the Morgan City Auditorium. Click for Event Forecast

Classic Cars and Cheerleaders Parade - Alexandria, LA - Click for Event Forecast

Mardi Gras Southeast Texas - Beaumont, TX - Click for Event Forecast

Cajun Mardi Gras Festival - Eunice, LA - Click for Event Forecast

March 1, 2025

Krewe of Illusions Extravaganza - This year’s Extravaganza will feature Live Zydeco music, Fire Maiden dancers, Beautiful handmade costumes, in the most Elegant venue in Lake Charles. It’s a show unlike any other. Grab your tickets now as seating is limited. Click for Event Forecast

Children’s Mardi Gras Stroll - The City of Lake Charles’ 2025 Children’s Mardi Gras Stroll returns on Saturday, March 1 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The parade, which debuted in 2022, is a walking parade designed specifically for children ages 3-12. Children are encouraged to decorate their Mardi Gras umbrellas and prepare to show off their Mardi Gras spirit! Registration will begin at 9 AM and line-up will begin at 9:30 AM at the Lakefront Promenade. There is no fee to enter. Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Barkus Parade - The 2025 Krewe of Barkus Parade is a whimsical Mardi Gras tradition you won’t want to miss, happening Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Watch as costumed pets and their owners parade through Downtown Lake Charles, creating a carnival-like atmosphere that’s both fun and family-friendly. The highlight of the event? The coveted title of “Mystical Dog” awarded to the most strikingly costumed participant! Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Omega Parade - The 2025 Krewe of Omega Mardi Gras Parade will take place on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Founded in 1970 by Joseph Moffett Jr., the Krewe of Omega was established to bring Mardi Gras festivities to the Black community while fostering social connections for both the young and elderly. As the first and oldest krewe in Southwest Louisiana to host its own parade, this event is a cornerstone of local Mardi Gras traditions. Click for Event Forecast

World Famous Cajun Extravaganza and Gumbo Cook-off - Get ready for a gumbo extravaganza like no other on Mardi Gras weekend! The 2025 World Famous Cajun Extravaganza and Gumbo Cook-off is the ultimate celebration of flavor, fun, and Southwest Louisiana spirit happening at the Lake Charles Event Center Amphitheater on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Starting at 11:00 a.m., the public can dive into the delicious competition and sample every pot of chicken and sausage, seafood, or wild game gumbo cooked up by amateur and professional teams. Gates open to the public at 9 a.m. Click for Event Forecast

Mamou Mardi Gras in downtown Mamou. Click for Event Forecast

Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade starts at 11 am at the Public Works building in Youngsville. Click for Event Forecast

Children's Parade starts at 12:30 pm. Downtown to Cajun Field in Lafayette Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Bonaparte Parade at 6:30 pm in Lafayette Click for Event Forecast

Cankton Courir de Mardi Gras will be held March 1 at the Landon Pitre Memorial Park 7 am to 6 pm. Click for Event Forecast

Eunice Lil' Mardi Gras (children) will be held March 1 at 3 pm at the Eunice Recreation Complex. Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Dionysius Parade in Berwick. Click for Event Forecast

Cypremort Point Boat Parade at 1 pm. Click for Event Forecast

Children's Parade - Alexandria, LA, - Click for Event Forecast

Mardi Gras Southeast Texas - Beaumont, TX - Click for Event Forecast

Cajun Mardi Gras Festival - Eunice, LA - Click for Event Forecast

March 2, 2025

Mardi Gras Children’s Day - The 2025 Mardi Gras Children’s Day takes place on Sunday, March 2nd, prior to the Children’s Day Parade at the Lake Charles Event Center in the Exhibition Hall! Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana is a family-friendly festival and even has an entire day devoted to kids. Children’s Day, a free event, combines Mardi Gras fun with culture, music and learning. Click for Event Forecast

Mardi Gras Children’s Parade - The 2025 Mardi Gras Children’s Parade held on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM is a family-friendly highlight of the Mardi Gras season! As one of the longest and most well-attended parades leading up to Mardi Gras Day, this event is bursting with youthful energy and excitement. Children of Mardi Gras Krewe members, youth organizations, and businesses geared toward kids join local businesses and organizations to bring this festive parade to life. Click for Event Forecast

Lighted Boat Parade - Mardi Gras magic takes to the water with the 2025 Lighted Boat Parade, a one-of-a-kind tradition in the Lake Charles area! On Sunday, March 2 after the Children’s Parade, festival-goers will gather along the scenic shores of Lake Charles to enjoy a dazzling parade of boats decked out in sparkling lights and vibrant Mardi Gras decorations. Click for Event Forecast

Courir de Mardi Gras and parade in Church Point. Courir kicks of at 8 am and ends downtown at a parade at 1:30 pm. Click for Event Forecast

Lunde Gras Boucherie - Lakeview Park - Eunice, LA. Click for Event Forecast

Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade at 2 pm - Jeanerette, LA - Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Galatea Mardi Gras parade in Patterson kicks of at 2 pm. Click for Event Forecast

Krewes Parade - Alexandria, LA - Click for Event Forecast

Mardi Gras Southeast Texas - Beaumont, TX - Click for Event Forecast

Cajun Mardi Gras Festival - Eunice, LA - Click for Event Forecast

March 3, 2025 (Lundi Gras)

Royal Gala - Experience the glamour and grandeur of the 2025 Mardi Gras Royal Gala on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM, one of the crown jewels of Southwest Louisiana’s Mardi Gras celebrations! This dazzling event features a lavish promenade of Krewe royalty, showcasing kings and queens, royal dukes and duchesses, captains, courtesans, and jesters—each draped in extravagant, museum-quality costumes that sparkle and shine. Click for Event Forecast

Queen Evangeline's Parade in Lafayette rolls at 6 pm. Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Amani Parade in Patterson kicks off at 1 pm. Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Hera in Morgan City kicks off at 7 pm Click for Event Forecast

Cajun Mardi Gras Festival - Eunice, LA - Click for Event Forecast

March 4, 2025 (Mardi Gras Day)

Iowa Chicken Run - Catch a chicken at the annual Mardi Gras Run on Tuesday, March 5 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 503 E Highway 90, in the town of Iowa. Doors open at 8 a.m., the Mardi Gras floats start lining up at 9 a.m. and the parade rolls at 10 a.m. Click for Event Forecast

Jeeps on Parade - Get ready for the 2025 Mardi Gras Jeeps on Parade happening Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (Fat Tuesday) at 2:00 PM, a high-octane event that brings together jeep lovers for a fun and festive ride down the heart of Ryan Street! In partnership with the Seven Slots Society, this parade is a must-see for car enthusiasts and Mardi Gras revelers alike. Whether you’re a jeep owner or a spectator, the parade promises to be a jammin’ good time filled with colorful jeeps, great tunes, and a whole lot of Mardi Gras energy! Click for Event Forecast

Mardi Gras in the Zone - Now in its 16th year, The Mardi Gras Zone is a free event that provides a family-oriented, alcohol and tobacco-free area for kids, parents, and teens to enjoy the Mardi Gras festivities. Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Krewes Parade - It’s the climactic event of Mardi Gras in Lake Charles—the 2025 Mardi Gras Southwest Krewe of Krewes Parade happening Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (Fat Tuesday) at 5:00 PM! Get your purple, green, and gold ready, because it’s time to be a little gaudy and immerse yourself in the most thrilling and high-energy parade of the season. Click for Event Forecast

Motor Gras Parade - Celebrate Fat Tuesday with the high-octane excitement of the Mardi Gras Motor Gras Parade on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (Fat Tuesday) at 3:00 PM or immediately following the Jeeps on Parade! This spectacular event will showcase a dazzling lineup of hot rods, classic cars, and motorcycles, parading through the heart of Downtown and Midtown Lake Charles. Whether you’re a gearhead or just love the festive spirit of Mardi Gras, this parade is a must-see! Click for Event Forecast

Second Line Stroll - Come feel the pulse of Mardi Gras at the 2025 Second Line Stroll happening Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM , where purple, green, and gold fill the streets and the air buzzes with festive music! This vibrant walking parade is a must-see for visitors wanting to experience the heart and soul of Mardi Gras in Lake Charles. Watch as area groups, families, and individuals strut their stuff down Ryan Street, dancing to the infectious rhythms of traditional Mardi Gras music. Click for Event Forecast

Tee Mamou courir de Mardi gras in Iota will be held in Downtown Iota from 9 am to 5 pm. Click for Event Forecast

Mamou Mardi Gras Parade. Click for Event Forecast

No Limit Riders Mardi Gras Run. Click for Event Forecast

Mardi Gras Show at Miami Moon in Lafayette Click for Event Forecast

King Gabriel's Parade rolls at 10 am in Lafayette Click for Event Forecast

Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade rolls at 1 pm in Lafayette Click for Event Forecast

Independent Parade rolls at 2:30 pm Click for Event Forecast

Imperial Mardi Gras Parade in Opelousas rolls at 11 am. Click for Event Forecast

Courir de Mardi Gras and Parade in Eunice. Chicken run kicks off at 7 am and parade rolls after. Click for Event Forecast

Zyde Gras on the Square at 2 pm - Click for Event Forecast

Franklin Mardi Gras Parade rolls at 1 pm - Click for Event Forecast

Siracusaville Parade rolls at 1 pm starting on Siracusa Road and ends at the Rec. Center. Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Hephaestus, 2 pm, Morgan City Click for Event Forecast

Krewe Chic-A-La-Pie Parade rolls at 2 pm in Kaplan. Click for Event Forecast

Cajun Mardi Gras Festival - Eunice, LA - Click for Event Forecast