Mardi Gras in Louisiana (2024)

DESOTO PARISH

It’s Carnival Time and the good times roll when Krewe of Demeter and Krewe of Aquarius bring their family friendly parades and festive street parties to Mansfield.

MONROE-WEST MONROE

This year's Roaring 20s rolls with a crazy costumed pet parade, children’s parade and the electrifying Krewe of Janus night parade.

SHREVEPORT

Dogs, cats, turtles, goats and more are the main attraction at Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Pet Parade.

WEBSTER PARISH

Get down and dirty at the Cajun Muddy Gras, the biggest, messiest, family-friendly Mardi Gras party around.

Allen Parish

With a 15-mile horse and wagon trail ride plus a kaleidoscope of costumes, Cajun music and the Annual Chicken Chase, there’s plenty to see and do.

ALEXANDRIA/PINEVILLE

Tailgate with family and friends at the nighttime parade and watch illuminated floats ride across the bridge from Pineville to Alexandria.

EVANGELINE PARISH

Compete in the prettiest (and ugliest) costume contests, attend the Cajun Music Festival and join the community hunt for ingredients for a gumbo feast.

NATCHITOCHES

From Mardi Gras to meat pies, come over as the Roaring 20s Celebration rolls in Louisiana’s Oldest City.

Baton Rouge

CAJUN COAST

Mardi Gras on the Cajun Coast means dozens of centuries-old celebrations, rollicking parades and all the King Cake you can eat.

HOUMA

With countless parades full of colorfully themed floats, marching bands and non-stop fun, you'll love this true Cajun celebration and one of the state’s largest Mardi Gras events.

IBERIA PARISH

Grand Marais is an iconic Mardi Gras party with ultra-elaborate costume contests for everything from ugliest to the most original.

JEFF DAVIS PARISH

See the best accordion and squeezebox players in the world compete at the annual Squeezebox Shootout.

JEFFERSON PARISH

Enjoy an extravaganza of Mardi Gras parades, authentic cuisine, local art, kids' court plus a marching band competition and concerts featuring national artists and Louisiana favorites!

LAFAYETTE

Since 1869, Lafayette’s Le Festival de Mardi Gras has featured masked balls, walking parades and a host of carnival rides and revelry.

LAKE CHARLES

Gather around the shore of the lake to see the annual Lighted Boat Parade and other celebrations—but only after you’ve had your fill at the casinos.

LOUISIANA'S CAJUN BAYOU

Enjoy Mardi Gras in a way that only Cajuns can provide with 16 family-friendly parades, beautiful floats, beads, throws and more trinkets than you can carry.

NEW ORLEANS

Louisiana is full of quirky Mardi Gras traditions, but New Orleans is the home base. Be here to see what new surprises are in store this year.

POINTE COUPEE

Known as Louisiana’s ‘Little Carnival Capital’ with a reputation for one of the most family-friendly Mardi Gras celebrations! The Community Center of Pointe Coupee parade celebrates 101 years in 2023!

RIVER PARISHES

River Parish communities celebrate Mardi Gras much like they live—loudly, joyfully, and vibrantly. Come experience Rolling on the River and "laissez les bons temps rouler" River Style.

ST BERNARD PARISH

Head to “New Orleans’ Most Historic Neighbor” for a family-friendly Mardi Gras experience! Located just five miles from downtown New Orleans, hop on over to celebrate Carnival.

ST. LANDRY PARISH

Come to the Courir de Mardi Gras for costumed capuchons, the chicken chase and the kid’s version called Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras.

ST. MARTIN PARISH

Watch the parade at Lake Fausse Pointe State Park before joining the Courir des Enfants as children parade around to find all of the ingredients for gumbo.

ST. TAMMANY PARISH/LOUISIANA'S NORTHSHORE

Extravagant boat parades and bedazzled lawnmower contests headline a series of one-of-a-kind traditions in St. Tammany Parish.

TANGIPAHOA PARISH

Attend the Annual Krewe of Omega Mardi Gras Parade celebrating marching bands and crazy floats in a family-friendly zone.

VERMILION PARISH

As founded by a group of women in 1955, Kaplan’s Mardi Gras is a must-do as are the Chic-a-la-pie children’s parade and the entire menu at Suire’s Restaurant and Grocery.

WASHINGTON PARISH

The small town of Franklinton packs a big carnival punch! Head to Louisiana’s piney hills for a family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration for the ages!

WEST BATON ROUGE

Get into the Mardi Gras mix along the Mississippi River with beautiful parades, regional cuisine and a rich palette of flavors refined by generations of culture.