The Inaugural Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball is heading to the Downtown Ballroom January 19th, 2012! You’re not in a Krewe? You don’t have to be! You are in a Krewe? You can come to our Ball too! ANYONE can join us for our Inaugural Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball!
We know Mardi Gras is over, but if you can remember anything, you should be able to answer the following question.
February 22, 2012 (UPDATED 2/22/12; 3:02PM): The Independent Weekly has run a story with more details surrounding the scuffle that took place Tuesday at the Mardi Gras Independent Parade line-up area (the Independent Weekly and the Independent Parade are not related.
February 18, 2012 Some changes to the residential waste collection schedule happen during Mardi Gras week. Customers who have regular Monday service with Allied Waste and the Recycling Foundation will receive their usual garbage and recycling service
February 17, 2012 Do you get more throws at the beginning of the parade route, the middle or the end? Where's the best food? Is one area better for families, party people, out-of-towners? Everybody has a favorite spot to watch the parades. Tell us your favorite spot:
February 15, 2012 The first weekend of parades is history and we are already ready for more! In case you forgot, the barricades are out and will be repositioned back into parade position on the streets on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Lafayette Police will close all streets on and around the parade route one hour before each parade begins.
February 7, 2012 For the last 10 years Cajundome management has raised money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Acadiana. This year they've borrowed a great idea from Boston. The Cajundome will auction off the name of the facility on EBAY for Mardi Gras weekend.
January 9, 2012 At noon today, dignitaries in Scott, Louisiana, will mark the city's official kickoff of Carnival season there, with the raising of the Mardi Gras flag at Scott City Hall. Attendees will include Scott Mardi Gras Kings an
Thanksgiving is a week away, but you can see several of the new floats that will grace the 85th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade right now courtesy of ‘Today.’
March 8, 2011 Laissez les bon temps roulez!
Here are a few pictures of our Krewe during the Independent Parade in Lafayette this afternoon. A little rain didn't dampen anyone's spirits today!
March 7, 2011 Did you know?: The word 'Carnival', frequently associated with the Mardi Gras celebration, is from the word 'Karneval', derived from the Latin "carne vale" ("meat - farewell") marking the beginning of Lent
Lafayette Police Department issued their guidelines for ensuring a safe and happy Mardi Gras.
