Mardi Gras 2012 Schedule Of Events
It's carnival time again! All over Acadiana, preparations are taking place to celebrate Mardi Gras 2012. From the Mardi Gras Balls to the parades, here's a list of what's going on and when here in Acadiana for Mardi Gras 2012. (UPDATE – Youngsville Parade scheduled for Saturday, February 18th has been cancelled)
Friday February 17th-Sunday February 19th
- Church Point Courir de Mardi Gras
Location: Downtown Church Point
Time: Friday – 5-10:30pm, Saturday 8:30am-10:30pm, Sunday 7am-4pm
Event Info: churchpointmardigras.com
- Friday Night Parade
Location: Lafayette, regular parade route
Time: 6:30 pm
Friday, February 17th
Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette
Location: Cajun Field, Lafayette
Time: Carnival & Live music begins at 6pm
Performers: The Molly Ringwalds, Blaine Roy & Second Wind, Corey Ledet
More Info: lafayettemardigrasfestival.com
Saturday February 18th
- Jennings Mardi Gras Festival & Parade
Location: Founders Park, Main St. in Jennings
Time: 10:30am until
More Info: cityofjennings.com/events
- Lake Fausse Pointe Mardi Gras Parade
Location: Lake Fausse Pointe State Park – 5400 Levee Rd. St. Martinville
Time: 2pm
More Info: lastateparks.com
- Children's Parade
Location: Regular Lafayette Parade route
Time: 12:30pm
More Info: gomardigras.com
- Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette
Location: Cajun Field, Lafayette
Time: Carnival & Live music begins at 1pm
Performers: Marc Broussard, Jamie Bergeron & The Kickin Cajuns, Chris Mulkey w/ Whiskey Bay, The Phossils, Caleb Elliott
More Info: lafayettemardigrasfestival.com
- Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade (***CANCELLED***)
Time: 11am
Route: Church Street to Lafayette Street
Registration: City Hall, by Friday Feb 17th
Sunday, February 19th
- Newcomers Mardi Gras Parade
Location: St. Martinville
- Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette
Location: Cajun Field, Lafayette
Time: Carnival & Live music begins at 1pm
Performers: 10 Years, Nick L Beer, Horace Trahan, Biscuithound, Caleb Elliott
More Info: lafayettemardigrasfestival.com
Time: 1:00pm
Sunday, February 19th – Tuesday, February 21st
- 12th Carnival D'Acadie Downtown
Location: Crowley
Time: Sunday 3-10pm, Monday, 3-11pm, Tuesday 10am-7pm
Info: Music, carnival rides, street dancing, festival foods, free admission
More Info: crowleyla.com
Monday, February 20th
- Lundi Gras at the Village
Location: Le Vieux Village – 828 E. Landry St. Opelousas
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
About: Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie from 6-8pm, boucherie demonstration and tours of Le Vieux Village
- Queen's Parade
Location: Usual Lafayette parade route
Time: 6:00pm
More Info: gomardigras.com
- Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette
Location: Cajun Field, Lafayette
Time: Carnival & Live music begins at 6pm
Performers: Wayne Toups, Lafayette's Bayou Boys, Side Show, Dikki Du, Louisiana's Kids
More Info: lafayettemardigrasfestival.com
Tuesday, February 21st
- 25th Tee Mamou
Location: Downtown Iota
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
More Info: iotamardigras.com
- Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade
Location: Hwy 90 E. at College Road in Jeanerette
Time: 11:00am
- Krewe Chic-A-La-Pie Mardi Gras Parade
Location: Downtown Kaplan
Time: 2:00pm
- Krewe of Coteau Mardi Gras Parade
Location: Francis Romero Memorial Park & LA 88 in Coteau
Time: 1:00pm
- King's Parade
Location: Usual Parade route in Lafayette
Time: 10:00am
- Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade
Location: Usual Parade route in Lafayette
Time: Immediately following King's Parade
- Fox 15 Independent Parade
Location: Usual Parade route in Lafayette
Time: 2:00pm
- Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette
Location: Cajun Field, Lafayette
Time: Carnival & Live music begins at 11:00am
Performers: Krossfyre, Lee Benoit, Andy Smith Band
More Info: lafayettemardigrasfestival.com