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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. [...]

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, [...]

Time Change for Joshua Ledet's Homecoming Party

Jill McCoy — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:35:33 +0000

Earlier this week we told you about the homecoming parade for American Idol’s Joshua Ledet in West Lake. Originally, the parade was scheduled for 2:30 p.m., but due to inclement weather the parade is rescheduled for noon. The parade will begin at the Westlake Multipurpose Center. Bring your umbrellas just in case!

Horse Does Back Flip [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:02:14 +0000

I had heard of country music stars Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney getting in trouble with a horse and being arrested but a horse breaking the law on its on? Never! The law I am speaking of is the law of gravity and I must be truthful this headline is a bit misleading. The horse doesn't really do a back flip, he only does half of one

Children's & Queen's Parades in Lafayette Roll Tonight at 6pm

Jude Walker — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:07:59 +0000

Due to the inclement weather on Saturday, the Children’s Parade in Lafayette was postponed. Good news in case you have not heard, it’s been rescheduled! Tonight at 6pm, the Children’s Parade will begin at the courthouse in downtown Lafayette. Now you may be wondering, “what about the Queen’s Parade?” Worry not, that parade will roll [...]

Mardi Gras Dos & Don'ts For First Timers

Sam Stokes — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:16:29 +0000

Mardi Gras is fast approaching and soon guest bedrooms and couches will be filled with out-of-town friends and family looking to enjoy the festival season. In order to ensure these first timers have just as good a time as long time Mardi Gras veterans, here are a few dos and don’ts to pass along.

Youngsville Parade/Grande Boucherie in St. Martinville Called Off For Saturday

Jude Walker — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:30:37 +0000

In case you missed it, the Youngsville Mardi Gras scheduled for 1pm on Saturday has been cancelled due to impending heavy rains. It will not be rescheduled. Also, the Grande Boucheries des Cajuns set for Saturday at Magnolia Park in St. Martinville has been postponed. This event, however, will be rescheduled. That date is yet [...]

Throw Me Somethin' Mister!

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:41:54 +0000

It's Mardi Gras time in Acadiana! Barricades will go up on Thursday for this weekend's parades in Lafayette.

Get Smartphone App for Mardi Gras in Lafayette

Jude Walker — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:27:54 +0000

Yesterday our friends with the Greater Southwest Mardi Gras Association announced a new app for your smartphone. The app is available for both iPhone and Android platforms and it is chocked full of goodness.

What's on TV Thanksgiving Day? — Thanksgiving TV and Movie Roundup

Kathy Landin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:55:02 +0000

You’ve got the meal all figured out, but there’s an entire day of preparation ahead of you and that means your family needs entertaining. You want to turn on the tube, but not lull the holiday spirit. Fortunately for you, there are plenty of unique and Thanksgiving-oriented specials available for your whole clan to watch.

Tell Me 'Bout Da Mardi Gras

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:42:41 +0000

For a lot of us Mardi Gras is as natural as breathing, we know what to do, when to do it and what to wear while we are at it. Still there are always new friends that move into Acadiana everyday and we will have a lot of visitors from other states and other lands. If you are a visitor to our part of the world, welcome to God's Country. This is our home, Mardi Gras is our celebration and we LOVE sharing it with anyone who wants to pass a good time.