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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 [...]

Sonic Christmas Parade Rolls Through Lafayette [PHOTOS]

JayCee — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:19:43 +0000

Lafayette was treated to this year's debut of "The Fat Man" yesterday as the Sonic Christmas Parade rolled through downtown Lafayette.

The Pride Of Acadiana Still Needs Your Help

Steve Wiley — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:44:39 +0000

lbands.com We recently told you The UL Lafayette Marching Band has received a second invitation to appear in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Bayou Vermilion Festival Showcases Antique Putt-Putt Boats

Debbie Ray — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:45:36 +0000

Let the good times flow on Sunday, October 21 for Bayou Vermilion District’s Bayou Vermilion Festival & inaugural Boat Parade- a celebration of and on the Vermilion River. The Festival will kick off with a public showing of antique putt-putt boats and engines at 10 a.m. Other activities include babbitt pouring and boat restoration demonstrations, [...]

Cherry Fisher May's Step-Daughter Knocked Unconscious At Independent Parade (Updated With Pictures)

JayCee — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:20:01 +0000

(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. The Independent Weekly posted several pictures of the incident, with captions explaining each. The pictures show Dr. [...]

Here's Your Chance to See a Real Rural Mardi Gras

Townsquare Media — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:15:42 +0000

This is how they do it in Kaplan. It’s the Krewe Chic-a-la-Pie 2012 (and if you look real close, you’ll see some “Bas Clas”). The Chic-a-la-P Krewe have been doing the rural version of what we do here in Lafayette since back in 1984. You’ve heard about this parade, right? See it for real below.

99.9 KTDY is Live with You at Lafayette Mardi Gras 2012 [LIVEBLOG]

99.9 KTDY — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:00:58 +0000

Are you out enjoying Mardi Gras? We’re out on the parade routes and in the streets, covering the latest and greatest in Lafayette today: 5:25 PM: That’s it folks – Happy Mardi Gras! 5:00 PM: Rolling into Cajun Field and looking across at this crazy float. Go BioSilk float! (Is that a dude smoking a [...]

Mardi Gras Day in Lafayette – Need to Know Today

Debbie Ray — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:18:50 +0000

No garbage or recycling today in Lafayette. Everybody's service will be pushed back one day.

King's Court Costume Contest is at 9AM.

Family Friendly Mardi Gras is at Parc Putnam, 9AM-4PM. Fun & games for families in an alcohol and tobacco-free environment.

Festival du Mardi Gras at Cajun Field is open 10AM -8PM, Andy Smith Band 11-1, Lee Benoit, 1:30-3:30, Krossfyre 4-6pm.

Parades: Gabriel is at 10AM, Lafayette Mardi Gras Association 1PM, Independent Parade 2PM (Look for Steve Wiley and Krewe!)

This Weekend in Acadiana

Debbie Ray — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:43:56 +0000

It's a great weekend for a parade! Take the kids and watch everybody's favorite furry friends in the Krewe des Chiens Parade on Saturday, on the downtown route, beginning at 2pm. The huge, and hugely popular, Carencro parade rolls at 11am. Then the Krewe of Rio is Saturday