Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette at Cajun Field Set for Feb 28 – March 4

It's getting close to Mardi Gras in Acadiana and one of the biggest festivals around will be kicking off soon.

Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette is set for Friday, February 28 through Tuesday, March 4 at Cajun Field.

Every day you can enjoy the rides, carnival, great music and fantastic parades, all in one happenin' location -- Cajun Field in Lafayette!

There's live music on the My Rouses Soundstage every night, highlighted by 97.3 The Dawg night on Friday, February 28 as we welcome Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie followed by Frank Foster.

We'll also be out on Sunday night to bring on Jaryd Lane & the Parish.

Here's the entire schedule:

Friday, February 28
Geno Delafose
Frank Foster

Saturday, March 1
Ted Broussard & Charlene Howard
One Trick Pony
Tip Tops
Chee Weez

Sunday, March 2
Corey Ledet
Caleb Elliot
Jaryd Lane & the Parish
Cupid
The Molly Ringwalds

Monday, March 2
Louisiana Kids
Corey & the Zydeco Hot Peppers
Side Show
Ray Boudreaux
Wayne Toups

Tuesday, March 3
Leon Chavis
Lafayette's Bayou Boys
Gregg Martinez

For the complete schedule, including ride specials and parade information, click here. Remember, admission is free and parking is $10 per vehicle.