Mardi Gras 2012 Schedule Of Events

By: Sam Stokes  |  February 16, 2012
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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
  • 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

Saturday February 18th

  • Jennings Mardi Gras Festival & Parade
Location: Founders Park, Main St. in Jennings
Time: 10:30am until
  • Lake Fausse Pointe Mardi Gras Parade
Location: Lake Fausse Pointe State Park – 5400 Levee Rd. St. Martinville
Time: 2pm
  • 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
  • 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
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

Tuesday, February 21st

  • 25th Tee Mamou
Location: Downtown Iota
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • 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
Category: Events, Lafayette News, Mardi Gras
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