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10 Jan 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

2024-01-10T13:39:02-06:00

On Monday, January 15th the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Grand Parade will roll through the streets of Opelousas for the 42nd time at 1pm. Staging begins at 11am for “Line Up Time” at the Opelousas South City Park.

The parade will roll out 1pm and head North down Market Street, East on Block Street, North on Union Street and disband at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Parade will be followed by a 2pm-4pm program in the church where speakers will share inspirational messages and a choir and liturgical dancers will perform.

Mr. Patrick Fontenot, president of William Progressive Live/Accident Insurance, will serve as Grand Marshal. Mr. Donavan Leday, a student of Southern University, will serve as Jr. Marshal.

Speakers will share inspirational messages. There will be a choir, liturgical dancers

For more information, contact Mrs. Rebecca D. Henry at 337-945-5064 or Ms. Nia Hentry at 337-523-8079.

Martin Luther King Jr. Parade2024-01-10T13:39:02-06:00
27 Jan 2023

Willie’s Mardi Gras Trail Ride

2023-01-27T14:41:26-06:00

Willie’s in the historic town of Washington, Louisiana is hosting a Mardi Gras Trailride and Chicken Run on Superbowl Sunday, February 12. The trail ride will leave from Willie’s at 8am and travel along Hwy 182 and Hwy 745 before coming back to the American Legion by 1:30pm where the chicken chase will begin. Participants will collect gumbo ingredients from houses along the route like the traditional begging rituals of old.

Presale tickets are $15 but $20 on the day of. Kids 6 and under are free. Call Kayla at 337-307-0323 for more information.

Willie’s Mardi Gras Trail Ride2023-01-27T14:41:26-06:00
20 Jan 2023

La Rivière Mardi Gras Chicken Run and Parade

2023-12-08T15:04:43-06:00

Head to Krotz Springs, Louisiana for the second La Rivière Mardi Gras Chicken Run and Parade taking place right along the Atchafalaya River at Riverview RV Park & Resort.

The parade itself departs at 9am from Riverview RV Park & Resort and heads North on Hwy 105 until it enters the town of Krotz Springs and travels through the town until heading back to Riverview. There will be an intermission at Nall Park with boudin and a bowl of gumbo available at the end. Women and children can participate in the parade but will have a separate chicken chase once the Mardi Gras Run returns to Riverview.

This event is cash only. General Admission is $10 and includes live music once the parade returns. If you’d like to participate in the trail ride it’s $10 and $15 for the chicken run.

La Rivière Mardi Gras Chicken Run and Parade2023-12-08T15:04:43-06:00
12 Jan 2023

Annual Sunset Kidz Wagon Parade

2023-12-11T14:47:58-06:00

The Sunset Mardi Gras Association is hosting the Sunset Kidz Wagon Parade on January 28th. This family-friendly Mardi Gras event is not your typical parade. No animals or motorized vehicles are allowed. Only wagons, bicycles, and wheelchairs for those in need, ALL decorated for Mardi Gras or this year’s theme “The Enchanted Forest”.

Wagons will line up at 11am, but the parade starts at noon. Beginning at the Sunset Community Center on 108 Leo Richard Lane, the parade turns right on Napoleon Avenue, then turns left on Landry, another left on Commercial Street, then left on Castille, then proceeding right on Napoleon Avenue. From there we will turn left on Budd St, left on Boudreaux ending at the Sunset Community Center.

You’ll find music and food behind the Sunset Community Center. Begnauds DJ Service will be there from 10am-1pm. Mais Oui will be playing live from 1pm-4pm with vendors like CJ’s Snowballs, Jumping Jax Jumps, and DOC Popcorn for you and the family to enjoy.

This is a free event that typically takes place the third Sunday before Mardi Gras. Visit Facebook.com/sunsetmardigras or send an email to sunsetmardigras@yahoo.com for more information.

The Sunset Kidz Wagon Parade is made possibly by King Sponsors: Hulco Printing; Regan Power; and the Sunset Police Department. 

Annual Sunset Kidz Wagon Parade2023-12-11T14:47:58-06:00
2 Dec 2022

Opelousas Christmas Parade

2022-12-02T13:10:37-06:00

Former New Orleans Saints player and recent Saints Hall of Fame inductee, Devery Henderson, will serve as this year’s Parade Marshal for the Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade. The annual holiday event will also feature Christmas-themed floats, marching bands, loveable costumed characters, and of course everyone’s favorite, Santa Claus. The parade is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.

The parade will begin at the eastern entrance of the city at Landry Street near Le Vieux Village and then continue west through downtown ending at the intersection of Landry and Bullard Streets. Parade registration forms should be submitted by Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Forms can be dropped off at the Opelousas Tourist Information Center at Le Vieux Village located at 828 East Landry Street or to Stephanie Richard at City Hall located at 105 North Main Street.

Along with the City of Opelousas, parade and float sponsors include Catalyst Bank, Casanova Eye Care, St. Landry Parish Government, St. Landry Parish Tax Assessor Sherri Zeringue McGovern, Washington State Bank, St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux, CLECO, American Bank, JD Bank and Roy Motors. For parade information or an entry form, visit cityofopeousas.com or contact Opelousas Tourist Center at 1-800-424-5442 or (337) 948-6263 or by email at info@cityofopelousas.com.

Opelousas Christmas Parade2022-12-02T13:10:37-06:00
18 Apr 2022

Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival

2024-02-15T13:47:30-06:00

Mardi Gras in Lebeau is a lot like other rural celebrations across St. Landry Parish with a few distinguishing qualities. At 11am, the parade starts marching down Hwy 10 with a procession of cars, trucks, and floats. You know you’re in Lebeau when horses, 4-wheelers, side by sides, golf carts, and more festive vehicles and equines pass by as well. What sets Lebeau’s Mardi Gras run apart from other courirs is the inclusion of a greased pig chase with their chicken run. It’s not a real Lebeau celebration without zydeco musicians to dance along to.

Lebeau Mardi Gras, Lebeau, Louisiana
Lebeau Mardi Gras, Lebeau, Louisiana
Lebeau Mardi Gras, Lebeau, Louisiana
Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival2024-02-15T13:47:30-06:00
29 Mar 2022

JC’s Rockin’ Roll Classic Car Show

2022-03-29T14:01:59-05:00

JC’s Rockin’ Roll Classic Car Show in Krotz Springs is more than just a chance to check out classic cars and trucks. There’s a chicken cook-off, vendors to shop from, and live music to enjoy.

The cook-off tasting starts at 11:30. For $5, you can taste the best of the best in local chicken dishes. Then, at noon a mini-parade and slow-speed chase will ride into the park. This year, emceeing the event is Scott Innes. He’s a voice actor, author, songwriter, and radio personality. Innes is famous for his voice-over work as Scooby-Doo, Popeye, Fred Flintstone, Bugs Bunny, and many more beloved characters.

Playing at the event this year are Paul & Pete Band, One Trick Pony, and JC Melancon & Bayou Rock Band. Check out the hourly schedule below for more times.

Gates open to the public at 9am. All attractions and activities for the kids will be available from 9am-6pm. Admission is $10 for those 8 years old and up. Contact 337-592-0789 or 337-290-0573 with any questions.

Check for nearby accommodations here.

JC's Classic Car Show, Krotz Springs, Louisiana

JC’s Rockin’ Roll Classic Car Show2022-03-29T14:01:59-05:00
4 Mar 2022

Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras

2024-02-15T13:23:40-06:00

Kids get in on the Mardi Gras fun too in Eunice, Louisiana. In fact, the Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras is a Courir de Mardi Gras and chicken chase just for kids. Children ages 1-14 get to participate, and they are encouraged to be in full costume, mask, and capuchon. The Mardi Gras run begins at 9am. Participants arrive back at the Eunice Recreation Complex at 12pm for lunch, then depart for Harris Field at 1:15pm for the chicken chase. The day ends with a children’s parade in downtown Eunice at 3pm.

For this event, participants are broken into different divisions based on age. Registration is open at 7am at the Eunice Recreation Complex. You can also complete registration at EuniceRec.com.

Courir de Mardi Gras is based on Medieval begging rituals. For more information about this traditional celebration, visit our Mardi Gras page.

Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras2024-02-15T13:23:40-06:00
4 Mar 2022

Opelousas Mardi Gras Parade

2024-02-15T13:10:28-06:00

The Opelousas Mardi Gras Parade marches through downtown Opelousas, Louisiana starting near Le Vieux Village Heritage Park. The parade continues down East Landry Street past well-known restaurants like Mama’s Fried Chicken. The Mardi Gras celebration continues past the oaks of the Courtyard Square until it turns right on Liberty and returns on Bellevue.

In conjunction with the parade, the Mystic Krewe of Fur Babies, which hosts a parade for dogs, will take place just prior to the parade event. Following the parade, Keith Frank & the Zoileau Zydeco Band will be performing at Zyde Gras on the Square.

For more information or to sign up for this year’s parade, visit the Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association on Facebook or call Robbie at 337-948-4367.

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Opelousas Mardi Gras Parade2024-02-15T13:10:28-06:00

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