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The Faces Of Mardi Gras

Sam Stokes — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:07:45 +0000

Here are a few of the sights and scenes that made Mardi Gras 2013.

Why Do We Throw Beads at Mardi Gras?

Jude Walker — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:59:12 +0000

While at a Mardi Gras parade recently I was posed the question by some folks from Quebec, “Why do they throw beads?” I stopped for a second to ponder this tradition of every Mardi Gras parade known to man, and I absolutely had no clue. I was a little embarrassed that I could not rattle [...]

Lafayette Mardi Gras Schedule and Parade Map

Jude Walker — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:55:59 +0000

Here is the schedule of events for Lafayette’s Mardi Gras celebration today: 9am – Downtown Lafayette’s Mardi Gras Costume Contest (moved to parking garage) 10am – King Gabriel’s Parade 1pm – Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade 2pm – KADN/KLAF Independent Parade 5pm – Mardi Gras Show at Clark Field Le Festival de Mardi Gras a [...]

Mardi Gras for the Little Ones in Eunice Sunday

Stephanie Crist — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 16:00:42 +0000

A Family Fun event hosted by the City of Eunice this Sunday, The Eunice Lil' Mardi Gras is similar to a parade, with several stops occurring where children are divided by age group and allowed to "chase a chicken.", which of course is a tradition in the rural areas of Louis

King's Court Mardi Gras Costume Contest [UPDATE]

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:58:16 +0000

The annual King's Court Mardi Gras Costume Contest is at Parc Sans Souci on Mardi Gras Day at 9:00am. Throw me somethin', Mister!

Krewe of Roux Parade Rolls Today!

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:05:05 +0000

The Krewe of Roux Mardi Gras Parade will roll through the UL campus today starting at 4:00. Throw me somethin', Cajuns!

Live Music Schedule For Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette

Jude Walker — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:35:06 +0000

Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette at Cajun Field will once again get cranked up tomorrow night and run through Mardi Gras day. As always, there’s the rides with the La Lottery Midway, the parades and of course, music! For complete information on the festival, visit the official website here. Or if it’s the [...]

Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette!

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:45:07 +0000

The 20th annual "Le Festival de Mardi Gras a' Lafayette" is February 8th through Feb 12, at Cajun Field. Throw me somethin', Mister!

Your Complete Mardi Gras Parade Schedule For All Of South Louisiana

Michael Scott — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:08:31 +0000

Mardi Gras is in full swing in South Louisiana, and there are so many parades, so little time. Lucky for you we have the complete list of Mardi Gras parades for all of South Louisiana. All except New Orleans, there’s a parade every 10 minutes there… ACADIA PARISH: Saturday, February 9, 2013 – 10:00 a.m. [...]

Traditional vs Modern Mardi Gras

Stephanie Crist — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 16:00:12 +0000

There is a huge difference here in Louisiana between the modern Mardi Gras celebration of throwing beads from floats, and chasing chickens for a gumbo at the 'Courir de Mardi Gras'!

Mardi Gras Barricades Go Up Today In Lafayette

Jill McCoy — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:12:20 +0000

There may be a few traffic delays going on in the Lafayette area today, but it's for a good reason. Mardi Gras barricades will be going up throughout the day. Please be patient with the workers setting up the barricades because parades begin this weekend.

Mardi Gras Parade Schedule in Lafayette Area This Weekend

Jude Walker — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:37:20 +0000

Mardi Gras is coming up February 12th and with only two weekends left before, things really start to heat up. It’s a busy schedule this weekend and there will be plenty of opportunities for you to catch some good beads! Listed below is the Mardi Gras parade schedule for this weekend in Acadiana. Don’t forget, [...]

New App Helps Visitors Navigate New Orleans During Super Bowl

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:52:47 +0000

With millions of visitors coming to New Orleans this weekend for Super Bowl and Mardi Gras, free phone apps are now available to help you wade through the madness!

Free Super Bowl Events

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:12:33 +0000

Free concerts, parades, and events with some of our biggest stars are happening this weekend in New Orleans for Super Bowl 47!

Krewe des Chiens Parade Saturday

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:08:33 +0000

The annual Parade for Dogs Krewe des Chiens Mardi Gras parade is this Saturday in downtown Lafayette!

Lafayette Weather – Storms Tuesday, Perfect For Weekend Parades

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:49:17 +0000

A threat of storms late Tuesday should yield to beautiful weather for weekend parades throughout Acadiana. The warm temperatures of Sunday should stick around one more day and then things will begin to change.

2013 Lafayette Mardi Gras Barricade Schedule

Michael Scott — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:04:34 +0000

There’s many unique things about South Louisiana, one of those being Mardi Gras problems. Like, when are the barricades going up? Look no further my friends and behold, the 3013 Mardi Gras barricade schedule! Thursday, January 31 – 8:00 a.m. – Public Works (PW) will place barricades at the beginning of the parade route (Downtown [...]

Official New Orleans Tourism Guide For Visiting 49ers Fans For Super Bowl XLVII

Michael Scott — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:43:37 +0000

Super Bowl XLVII is of course going to be held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Someone took the time to make an official New Orleans tourism guide for visiting San Francisco 49ers fans. Seeing that the niners have been a thorn in the Saints side for q

Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball [PHOTOS]

Jen — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:18:56 +0000

The Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball got it’s kick of this Saturday in a big way. Check out all of the pictures after the jump! Special thanks to Mrjokensons Films for taking the great photos.If you want higher resolution versions of any of these photos, contact Kent Sonnier with Mrjokenson Films, LLC. at 337-308-6042. [...]

Get Your Tickets at the Door for the Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball Tomorrow Night

Jen — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:08:20 +0000

The Inaugural Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball is tomorrow night, January 19th, and if you haven’t purchased your general admission tickets yet from Schlotzky’s on Johnston or Pinhook or Lucky Deuces, you can still get your General Admission tickets at the door. Today is also the last day for you to reserve your General [...]