Masquerade Dancequerade Mardi Gras Kick Off Party

by: Cal Editor

Artmosphere Bistro

9:00pm

Kick off the Mardi Gras weekend at Artmosphere with performances by Rareluth, Prom Date and Matt McElveen. Guests are encouraged to wear masks and other Mardi Gras apparel.

Krewe de Canaille Mardi Gras Dance

by: Cal Editor

LaPoussiere Dance Hall, Breaux Bridge

7:00pm-11:00pm

Admission: $10

Music will be provided by Sheryl Cormier & Cajun Sound. For more information call 337-394-4211.

51st Cour de Mardi Gras

by: LCVC

Saddle Tramp Club House, 1036 E. Ebey St.; Downtown for parades, Church Point

Fri. 4:30-10:30 p.m., Sat. 7:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

Fri.-Gumbo cook-off, Sat.-Children's Run & Children's Parade, Sun.-Adult Run & Courir de Mardi Gras Parade. Carnival and live entertainment each day.

Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette

by: LCVC

Cajun Field, Lafayette

Presented by the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association, the festival includes an exciting carnival midway, native Cajun foods and an outstanding line-up of live entertainment. To make the festival a complete Mardi Gras experience, all of Lafayette's parades roll through the festival grounds.… [Event Website]

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing

by: Chorale Acadienne

Petroleum Club,111 Heymann Blvd., Lafayette, LA

6:30pm

Admission: $75.00

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing. Join us for a wonderful meal and beautiful music sung by Acadiana's own Chorale Acadienne. Musical selections will have you humming along and tapping your feet. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. Call 349-5342 or go to ca@choraleacadienne.com

51st Cour de Mardi Gras

by: LCVC

Saddle Tramp Club House, 1036 E. Ebey St.; Downtown for parades, Church Point

Fri. 4:30-10:30 p.m., Sat. 7:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

Fri.-Gumbo cook-off, Sat.-Children's Run & Children's Parade, Sun.-Adult Run & Courir de Mardi Gras Parade. Carnival and live entertainment each day.

Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette

by: LCVC

Cajun Field, Lafayette

Presented by the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association, the festival includes an exciting carnival midway, native Cajun foods and an outstanding line-up of live entertainment. To make the festival a complete Mardi Gras experience, all of Lafayette's parades roll through the festival grounds.… [Event Website]

La Grande Boucherie

by: LCVC

Magnolia City Park, St. Martinville

10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Cajun & Zydeco music, arts & crafts, food, fun, refreshment and butchering of a hog. [Event Website]

7th Annual Squeeze Box Shootout

by: LCVC

Strand Theatre, Jennings

12-3 p.m.

Admission: $5 General Admission; Ch

Accordian players will compete for trophies and money. [Event Website]

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing

by: Chorale Acadienne

Petroleum Club,111 Heymann Blvd., Lafayette, LA

6:30pm

Admission: $75.00

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing. Join us for a wonderful meal and beautiful music sung by Acadiana's own Chorale Acadienne. Musical selections will have you humming along and tapping your feet. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. Call 349-5342 or go to ca@choraleacadienne.com

51st Cour de Mardi Gras

by: LCVC

Saddle Tramp Club House, 1036 E. Ebey St.; Downtown for parades, Church Point

Fri. 4:30-10:30 p.m., Sat. 7:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

Fri.-Gumbo cook-off, Sat.-Children's Run & Children's Parade, Sun.-Adult Run & Courir de Mardi Gras Parade. Carnival and live entertainment each day.

Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette

by: LCVC

Cajun Field, Lafayette

Presented by the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association, the festival includes an exciting carnival midway, native Cajun foods and an outstanding line-up of live entertainment. To make the festival a complete Mardi Gras experience, all of Lafayette's parades roll through the festival grounds.… [Event Website]

Bal du dimanche with Goldman Thibodeaux & the Lawtell Playbo

by: LCVC

Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

1-4 pm.

Admission: $5 admission. Does not i

Dance the afternoon away with Goldman Thibodeaux & the Lawtell Playboys at Vermilionville's weekly Sunday Dance. Refreshments will be available for this smoke-free all ages show at Vermilionville's Performance Center.

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing

by: Chorale Acadienne

Petroleum Club,111 Heymann Blvd., Lafayette, LA

6:30pm

Admission: $75.00

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing. Join us for a wonderful meal and beautiful music sung by Acadiana's own Chorale Acadienne. Musical selections will have you humming along and tapping your feet. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. Call 349-5342 or go to ca@choraleacadienne.com

Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette

by: LCVC

Cajun Field, Lafayette

Presented by the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association, the festival includes an exciting carnival midway, native Cajun foods and an outstanding line-up of live entertainment. To make the festival a complete Mardi Gras experience, all of Lafayette's parades roll through the festival grounds.… [Event Website]

Lundi Gras at the Village

by: LCVC

828 E. Landry St., Opelousas

5-8 p.m.

Admission: Free

Opelousas Mardi Gras Celebration gets rolling with live Zydeco/Cajun Music at the historic Le Vieux Village in Opelousas. Enjoy the sounds of Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie from 6-8 p.m., boucherie demonstration and tours of the historic Le Vieux Village.

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing

by: Chorale Acadienne

Petroleum Club,111 Heymann Blvd., Lafayette, LA

6:30pm

Admission: $75.00

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing. Join us for a wonderful meal and beautiful music sung by Acadiana's own Chorale Acadienne. Musical selections will have you humming along and tapping your feet. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. Call 349-5342 or go to ca@choraleacadienne.com

Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette

by: LCVC

Cajun Field, Lafayette

Presented by the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association, the festival includes an exciting carnival midway, native Cajun foods and an outstanding line-up of live entertainment. To make the festival a complete Mardi Gras experience, all of Lafayette's parades roll through the festival grounds.… [Event Website]

Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade

by: LCVC

Hwy 90 E. at College Road, Jeanerette, LA

11 a.m.

Admission: No

Mardi Gras Parade with lots of Floats, Bands, Dance Groups, Mardi Gras Royalty, Grand Marshal and tons of throws. Food booths along parade route. Music and lots of fun.

King's Court Mardi Gras at Parc Sans Souci

by: LCVC

Parc Sans Souci, 201 E. Vermilion St., Lafayette

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Free

Mardi Gras celebrations abound as parades and festivities fill Downtown on Mardi Gras Day. Families are invited to gather and enjoy a full day of activities in Parc Sans Souci. People of all ages are challenged to test their creativity and Mardi Gras spirit during the annual King's Court Costume Contest set for 9 a.m. This family-oriented contest, welcomes individuals, couples and groups. Pre-registration is not required. Celebrity judges present special Mardi Gras medallions and plaques for best them… [Event Website]

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing

by: Chorale Acadienne

Petroleum Club,111 Heymann Blvd., Lafayette, LA

6:30pm

Admission: $75.00

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing. Join us for a wonderful meal and beautiful music sung by Acadiana's own Chorale Acadienne. Musical selections will have you humming along and tapping your feet. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. Call 349-5342 or go to ca@choraleacadienne.com

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing

by: Chorale Acadienne

Petroleum Club,111 Heymann Blvd., Lafayette, LA

6:30pm

Admission: $75.00

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing. Join us for a wonderful meal and beautiful music sung by Acadiana's own Chorale Acadienne. Musical selections will have you humming along and tapping your feet. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. Call 349-5342 or go to ca@choraleacadienne.com

Dave Peyton with Kristin Diable & Dustin Gaspard

by: Cal Editor

Blue Moon Saloon

8:00pm

[Event Website]

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing

by: Chorale Acadienne

Petroleum Club,111 Heymann Blvd., Lafayette, LA

6:30pm

Admission: $75.00

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing. Join us for a wonderful meal and beautiful music sung by Acadiana's own Chorale Acadienne. Musical selections will have you humming along and tapping your feet. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. Call 349-5342 or go to ca@choraleacadienne.com