Welcome to Mardi Gras 2008

Glitzy flowing costumes of Mardi Gras splendor, parades on land and sea, mambo, Zydeco, gumbo and chicken runs all add to the mystique of the second largest Mardi Gras in Louisiana—complete with the ear to ear smiles and warm hospitality of Southwest Louisiana.

Entry forms are now available for many events! Click on the "Entry Forms" button for forms, rules and regulations. Check back often, as we are continually updating! Times and dates are subject to change.

 
Twelfth Night
Lake Charles Civic Center, Coliseum
Thursday, January 3
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Queens Pageants
Lake Charles Civic Center, Contraband Room
Saturday, January 5, Times Vary
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Vinton Mardi Gras Celebration
Downtown Vinton
Saturday, January 26, 8 a.m. - until
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Krewe of Golden Years
Lake Charles Civic Center, Coliseum
Monday, January 29, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Mardi Gras Community Dance

Parra Ballroom, McNeese State University
Tuesday, January 29

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Merchants Parade
Midtown – Downtown Lake Charles
Friday, February 1, 7 p.m.
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World Famous Cajun Extravaganza/Gumbo Cook-off
Lake Charles Civic Center, Exhibition Hall
Saturday, February 2, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Carlyss Mardi Gras Trail Ride
West Cal Arena
Saturday, February 2, 8 a.m.
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Krewe of Omega Parade
Downtown Lake Charles
Saturday, February 2, 2 p.m.
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Mardi Gras Skate Competition

Ripperz Skate Park, Lake Charles
Saturday, February 2

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Zydeco Dance
Lake Charles Civic Center
Saturday, February 2, 3 p.m.
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Krewe of Barkus Parade
Lake Charles Civic Center
Saturday, February 2, 3 p.m.
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Krewe of Cosmos Presentation
Sulphur High School Auditorium
Saturday, February 2, 6:30 p.m.
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Krewe of Illusions
Lake Charles Civic Center, Rosa Hart Theatre
Saturday, February 2, 7 p.m.
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Taste de la Louisiane
Lake Charles Civic Center, Contraband Room
Sunday, February 3, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Childrens Day and Parade
Lake Charles Civic Center, Exhibition Hall
Sunday, February 3, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
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Lighted Boat Parade
Lake Charles Civic Center, Seawall
Friday, February 1, 8:30 p.m.
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Royal Gala
Lake Charles Civic Center, Coliseum
Monday, February 4, 7 p.m.
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Krewe of Charlie Sioux
Downtown Lake Charles, Corner of Broad and Ryan
Tuesday, February 5, 10 a.m.
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Red Hat Parade
Midtown – Downtown Lake Charles
Tuesday, February 5, 11 a.m.
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Krewe of Krewes Parade
Midtown – Downtown Lake Charles
Tuesday, February 5, 5:30 p.m.
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Mardi Gras Museum
809 Kirby Street
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Mardi Gras 2008
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Royal Gala Sponsor
Royal Gala Sponsor

Children's Day Sponsor
Children's Day Sponsor

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras 2008
 
 


Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau
800-456-7952
www.visitlakecharles.org

Mardi Gras Dates
Mark your Calendars Now!

February 05, 2008
February 24, 2009
February 16, 2010


Click below to learn about a sampling of the krewes in Southwest Louisiana:
Krewe of Athena: http://www.kreweofathena.com
Krewe du Lac: http://www.krewedulac.com
Krewe de la Noblesse: http://www.krewedelanoblesse.org

Photography:
www.monsoursphotography.com