Due to predicted rain and windy weather, several Mardi Gras parades and events have been rescheduled. Below is a list of those parades and events that have updated dates and times to help you plan your celebrations.
Lafayette Parish
The King Gabriel parade will now begin at 9:00 AM, followed immediately by the Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival parade. The Independent Parade is cancelled.
Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette will be closed on Mardi Gras day due to the weather forecast.
Acadia Parish
Crowley – Tuesday, March 4 – Carnivale D’Acadie Mardi Gras Parade – Downtown Crowley. 10 a.m. There is a new parade route. All bands will be playing indoors at the Rice Festival Building.
Vermilion Parish
KAPLAN – Tuesday, March 4 – The Krewe Chic A La Pie parade will now roll down Cushing Avenue at 11 am.
St. Mary Parish
FRANKLIN – Tuesday, March 4 – Franklin Mardi Gras Parade – will now start at 10am. It will be on the same route.