This Weekend In Acadiana, February 24

It's Mardi Gras weekend in Acadiana!

Friday, 2/24 - Tuesday, 2/28

Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette kicks off Friday and ends Tuesday night! Read more.

Friday, 2/24 - Sunday, 2/26

The UL Softball Mardi Gras Tournament offers fun for the whole family and an alternative to parades.

Friday
Ragin' Cajuns vs Dartmouth - 3:45 p.m.
Surprise Give-Away Day! Free gifts to first fans, while supplies last!

Saturday
Ragin' Cajuns vs Maryland - 3:00 p.m.
Young Ragin' Cajuns Donut Decorating Contest
Make your own Mardi Gras Mask
Mardi Gras Costume Contest

Sunday
Ragin' Cajuns vs Bradley - 11:15 a.m.

vs Mississippi Valley - 1:30 p.m.

Daddy-Daughter Day with FREE popcorn vouchers for first 100 Daddy-Daughter combos to the game!

Friday, 2/24

Come out and make a difference in someone’s life by donating to the Terri Landry State Farm Blood Drive. Read more.

Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ at the Historic Delta Grand Theater in Opelousas for the Downtown Opelousas Mardi Gras Celebration. The evening will be filled with great music, food, drinks. Read more.

Saturday, 2/25

The Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade will be held Saturday, February 25th at 11am!! Read more.

Sunday, 2/26

The Krewe of Komongo parade rolls Sunday night in Plaquemine. Read more.