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The Faces Of Mardi Gras

Sam Stokes — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:13:45 +0000

Here are a few of the sights and scenes that made Mardi Gras 2013.

A Slice Of King Cake History

Chris Reynolds — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:59:14 +0000

In honor of the last day we're "supposed" to eat king cake (though that won't stop me!), I thought I'd share a brief history of the delicious confection.

Lafayette Mardi Gras In Pictures [PHOTOS]

99.9 KTDY — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:11:18 +0000

Mardi Gras time is here again, and the weather won’t dampen our spirits this time of year. Even though we had a wet start to the day, the clouds will make way for some great Mardi Gras fun. We’ll be adding photos throughout the day, and you never know if we’ll get a shot of [...]

Grammy Winner Wayne Toups Show Rescheduled for Today

Debbie Ray — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:11:46 +0000

Grammy winner Wayne Toups, whose performance at Le Festival de Mardi Gras a' Lafayette was cancelled last night (Monday) due to weather has been RESCHEDULED and will PLAY TODAY at 5pm at Cajun Field

Mardi Gras Morning at Townsquare Media, Lafayette – Behind the Scenes

Debbie Ray — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:38:06 +0000

The Polyester Power Hour is on till noon with CJ and Debbie Ray on KTDY, and here’s what’s going on inside and outside behind the scenes this morning at Townsquare Media… 8:30 AM The float looks pretty lonely right now… The beads are ready and waiting to be loaded… 9:10 AM The DJ [...]

King's Court Costume Contest Location Changed

Debbie Ray — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:54:34 +0000

Contestants are asked to be on site, dressed in costume prior to the 9 AM start time.

Why Do We Throw Beads at Mardi Gras?

Jude Walker — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:59:12 +0000

While at a Mardi Gras parade recently I was posed the question by some folks from Quebec, “Why do they throw beads?” I stopped for a second to ponder this tradition of every Mardi Gras parade known to man, and I absolutely had no clue. I was a little embarrassed that I could not rattle [...]

Rain Or Shine, We're Gonna Roll!

Steve Wiley — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:48:05 +0000

…………And we have a LOT of beads, good ones! The Independent Parade rolls Tuesday at 2:00. I know the weather looks “Iffy”. The forecast says “Scattered” showers. I think we’ll be OK. I believe in the power of positive thinking! Look for the KTDY/ Townsquare Media Float. Make a sign! We’ll be looking for you! [...]

Do I Wash My Hair With It Or Drink It?

Chris Reynolds — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:12:46 +0000

I've seen items from both ends of the spectrum of what can be thrown from Mardi Gras floats, from anatomically correct dolls to rosaries and even, ahem...condoms.

Krewe de Red Hot Scott Ball [PHOTOS]

JayCee — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:04:11 +0000

I had the honor of emceeing the Krewe de Red Hot Scott Ball this past Saturday night; these people know how to party! The theme was “Wild, Wild West” (after all, Scott is where the West begins!), so the table decorations and the stage props were straight out of Gunsmoke! Some of the court members, [...]

King's Court Mardi Gras Costume Contest [UPDATE]

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:58:16 +0000

The annual King's Court Mardi Gras Costume Contest is at Parc Sans Souci on Mardi Gras Day at 9:00am. Throw me somethin', Mister!

Mardi Gras Polyester Power Hour PLUS on Tuesday

Debbie Ray — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:09:11 +0000

Our buddy Sam will be reporting from the parade festivities and "all dat" with updates all morning!

Mardi Gras and Weekend Traffic Notes for Louisiana

Debbie Ray — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:33:28 +0000

If you're headed out this weekend thru Mardi Gras for the parades here's the scoop on construction, lane closures and other traffic notes:

UL Lafayette's Krewe of Roux Parade is Thursday, February 7, 2013

Debbie Ray — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:55:29 +0000

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is joining the Mardi Gras fun with the student-organized Krewe of Roux parade, a tradition for more than 25 years. The parade,will begin at 4 PM on Thursday, February 7, 2013. It will roll down Rex Street, turn right onto St. Mary, then left onto Hebrard Boulevard before stopping at Vermilion [...]

Mardi Gras Bead Art – Perfect For Your Wall

Townsquare Media — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:48:29 +0000

Every Mardi Gras it’s the same thing – ‘Let’s see how many beads we can catch!’, followed by ‘what the heck do we do with all these beads?’ Some creative artsy-types have found a great use for those colorful Mardi Gras trinkets, as a palette for their artistic endeavors. Here are 16 works of Mardi [...]

Wanna Put Your Name On The Cajundome?

Steve Wiley — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:22:52 +0000

The naming rights to the Cajundome are going on the auction block! The Cajundome has raised money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Acadiana for For the last 11 years. Last year’s fundraiser, auctioning off the Cajundome naming rights for Mardi Gras week was a huge success, so they’re doing it again. The Cajundome naming [...]

Schedule for Mardi Gras Barricades and Road Closures in Lafayette

Debbie Ray — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:31:00 +0000

With Mardi Gras activities beginning within the next two weeks, Public Works wants you to know about their preparations for parades and other activities. Here's the plan...

Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball [PHOTOS]

Jen — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:18:56 +0000

The Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball got it’s kick of this Saturday in a big way. Check out all of the pictures after the jump! Special thanks to Mrjokensons Films for taking the great photos.If you want higher resolution versions of any of these photos, contact Kent Sonnier with Mrjokenson Films, LLC. at 337-308-6042. [...]

Get Your Tickets at the Door for the Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball Tomorrow Night

Jen — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:08:20 +0000

The Inaugural Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball is tomorrow night, January 19th, and if you haven’t purchased your general admission tickets yet from Schlotzky’s on Johnston or Pinhook or Lucky Deuces, you can still get your General Admission tickets at the door. Today is also the last day for you to reserve your General [...]

What You Need to Know About the Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday

Jen — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:41:26 +0000

The Inaugural Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball is coming up this Saturday, January 19th at the Downtown Ballroom and some of you may have some questions. We’re here to help! What is the dress code? For this Inagural Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball we encourage everyone to dress within the theme of the [...]