2012 Downtown Lafayette Parades

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, February 11, 2012 to Tuesday, February 21, 2012. [Event Website]

Newcomers Social Civic Club's Annual Mardi Gras Parade

by: Cal Editor

Main Street, St. Martinville

1:00pm-4:00pm

Parade will travel down Hwy 31 (Main Street), starting at St. Martinville Senior High School, ending at Main and Denier Street, 1pm until 4pm. For float participation please contact Clara Baptiste, President at 337-380-6031 [Event Website]

12th Carnival D'Acadie (Mardi Gras)

by: LCVC

Downtown, Crowley

Sun. 3-10 p.m., Mon. 3-11 p.m., Tues. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Admission: Free

A Carnival celebration with music entertainment, carnival rides, street dancing, festival foods, with a traditional parade featuring bands, floats and plenty of beads.

Pick Your Mardi Gras Party Downtown!

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Friday, February 17, 2012 to Tuesday, February 21, 2012. [Event Website]

Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

From Saturday, October 08, 2011 to Saturday, October 13, 2012. [Event Website]

2012 Downtown Lafayette Parades

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, February 11, 2012 to Tuesday, February 21, 2012. [Event Website]

Queen's Parade (Mardi Gras)

by: GSWL Mardi Gras Assn

Admission: Free

[Event Website]

Lundi Gras at the Village

by: Cal Editor

Le Vieux Village, 828 E. Landry Road, Opelousas

Events include Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie performing from 6-8 p.m. with tours of the historic Le Vieux Village throughout the day. At 5:30 p.m. the Mardi Gras Costume Contest will begin with great prizes for both children and adults. Food will be served from noon until 8 p.m. For more information call (337) 948-5227.

Swamp Pop Reunion VII

by: Cal Editor

Ville Platte Civic Center, Ville Platte

7:00pm

Admission: $15

Almost two dozen legends of Swamp pop music from the 1950s and 60s will perform. The lineup includes Johnnie Allan, Jay Randall, Guitar Gable, Earl Taylor, Cypress with Willie Tee and Warren Storm and many more. Tickets are available at Ville Platte City Hall by calling (337) 636-2939, the Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum at 363-0900, KVPI Radio 363-2124 or the Pig Stand Restaurant at 363-2883. … [Event Website]

12th Carnival D'Acadie (Mardi Gras)

by: LCVC

Downtown, Crowley

Sun. 3-10 p.m., Mon. 3-11 p.m., Tues. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Admission: Free

A Carnival celebration with music entertainment, carnival rides, street dancing, festival foods, with a traditional parade featuring bands, floats and plenty of beads.

Pick Your Mardi Gras Party Downtown!

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Friday, February 17, 2012 to Tuesday, February 21, 2012. [Event Website]

Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

From Saturday, October 08, 2011 to Saturday, October 13, 2012. [Event Website]

2012 Downtown Lafayette Parades

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, February 11, 2012 to Tuesday, February 21, 2012. [Event Website]

Independent Parade (Mardi Gras)

by: GSWL Mardi Gras Assn

Admission: Free

[Event Website]

King's Parade (Mardi Gras)

by: GSWL Mardi Gras Assn

Admission: Free

[Event Website]

25th Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival

by: LCVC

Downtown, Iota

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Free

A Cajun Prairie Mardi Gras with live Cajun & Zydeco bands, young musicians tent, folklife craft booths, cajun food booths, and a Mardi Gras parade.

King's Court - Mardi Gras

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

4:00 PM

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. [Event Website]

Krewe Chic-A-La-Pie Mardi Gras Parade

by: LCVC

Downtown Kaplan.

2 p.m.

Admission: Free.

This is a family-friendly, old-fashioned Mardi Gras parade.

Krewe of Frank's Parade

by: Cal Editor

Downtown Opelousas

11:00am

Admission: Free

Families and friends are welcome to join in the spirit of Mardi Gras as this fun-filled parade rolls down East Landry Street and back up West Vine Street to Frank's Bar. Line-up begins at 9:30 a.m. For more information call (337) 407-2288.

12th Carnival D'Acadie (Mardi Gras)

by: LCVC

Downtown, Crowley

Sun. 3-10 p.m., Mon. 3-11 p.m., Tues. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Admission: Free

A Carnival celebration with music entertainment, carnival rides, street dancing, festival foods, with a traditional parade featuring bands, floats and plenty of beads.

Pick Your Mardi Gras Party Downtown!

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Friday, February 17, 2012 to Tuesday, February 21, 2012. [Event Website]

Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

From Saturday, October 08, 2011 to Saturday, October 13, 2012. [Event Website]

Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

From Saturday, October 08, 2011 to Saturday, October 13, 2012. [Event Website]

Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

From Saturday, October 08, 2011 to Saturday, October 13, 2012. [Event Website]

Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

From Saturday, October 08, 2011 to Saturday, October 13, 2012. [Event Website]

Atakapa-Ishak Trail Opening

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

12:00 PM

Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. [Event Website]

The Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show

by: Acadian Home Builders Association

Cajundome Convention Center

Admission: 7.00

AHBA's exclusive showcase event is the original home, garden and lifestyle show in Acadiana and the only one which is locally produced. The show features the most exciting and comprehensive collection of products and services from more than 175 local exhibitors. See the latest in building materials, floor treatments, appliances, new trends in decorating and much more! The show also features cooking demonstrations from area chefs, educational seminars, a Healthy Living Pavilion, and an Ultimate Prize Giveaway! J… [Event Website]

Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

From Saturday, October 08, 2011 to Saturday, October 13, 2012. [Event Website]