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Mardi Gras Parades Schedule & Routes

Mardi Gras in one of the biggest celebrations all year in Louisiana and there is no exception in Southwest Louisiana. With more than a dozen parades and Mardi Gras celebrations, get ready to enjoy the second largest Mardi Gras celebration in the state!

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Mardi Gras Parades Schedule & Routes
Parade Routes
Kid Centric Events & Attractions
1. Mardi Gras Costume Exhibit
2. Children's Parade
3. Iowa Chicken Run
4. Krewe of Barkus Parade
5. The Zone for Kids, Tweens & Teens
Visitors Guide
What time is the parade today in Lake Charles?
What time does the Lake Charles parade start?
What time is the chicken run in Lake Charles?
What day is the LaPlace parade?

Parade Routes

The Merchants Parade, Children’s Parade and Krewe of Krewes Parade travel down Pine St. to Ryan St. then south on Ryan St. to Sale Road.

The Second Line Stroll and Jeeps on Parade travel down Ryan St., south to Sallier Street.

Krewe of Omega Parade starts at the front of the Civic Center along Kirby Street, travels east along Broad Street, takes a left on Enterprise Blvd. to Mill St., a left on Mill and back into the backside of the Civic Center via Bord du Lac.

For all of the pet lovers out there, the Krewe of Barkus Parade is always a fun event to experience as dogs of all shapes and sizes put on the Mardi Gras seasons best as they parade by the Civic Center.

Events

Feathers, fabulous frocks and the fais-do-do can only mean one thing - it's Mardi Gras time in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This destination does it like no other!

Pass on the deeply-rooted Mardi Gras traditions to the younger generation at a family-oriented, safe and wholesome environment in Lake Charles, La.

Kid Centric Events & Attractions

1. Mardi Gras Costume Exhibit

If you are in town any time through March 27, you can check out the Mardi Gras Costume Exhibit by the Imperial Calcasieu Museum in Lake Charles for an up close view of Mardi Gras royalty! Even if you missed Fat Tuesday, you can still get into the Mardi Gras spirit at this exhibit!

2. Children's Parade

A purple, green and gold parade in Lake Charles for the young and young at heart.

3. Iowa Chicken Run

Catch a chicken at the Iowa Chicken Run! The parade goes west on Hwy 90 stopping at local businesses and continues going through neighborhoods with the horses following behind. The captain blows his whistle at participating homes for the crews to get down and dance to zydeco music, which is played with an accordion and scrub board. If the families approve the dancing skills, they donate ingredients to the gumbo, and a chicken is thrown into the air. Sometimes the captain will throw multiple chickens in the air several times or more for the children to catch.

4. Krewe of Barkus Parade

A parade of costumed pets and their owners makes for a whimsical, carnival atmosphere. The title of "Mystical Dog" is given to the most strikingly costumed participant. One of the most highly attended parades during the Mardi Gras season, the day-time parade attracts pet-lovers and families.

5. The Zone for Kids, Tweens & Teens

The Zone is an area located along the main parade route, in the empty parking lot between the Charleston Building and the Parish Courthouse on Ryan Street, that is completely alcohol and tobacco free. The event is kid-friendly and is filled with free fun activities, entertainment, and food.

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Visitors Guide

Already in town and want to know what's going on or what's new? Check out our Visitors Guide to help…

What time is the parade today in Lake Charles?

Motor Gras – 3 p.m. Krewe of Krewes Parade – 5 p.m.

What time does the Lake Charles parade start?

The Merchants parade starts at 7:00 pm and will leave the Lake Charles Civic Center and head down Lakeshore Drive to Mill Street. Takes a right on Mill Street and travels down to Ryan Street. Then they will turn South on Ryan Street and travel through the entire city and the parade ends at Sale Road.

What time is the chicken run in Lake Charles?

Doors open at 8 a.m., the Mardi Gras floats start lining up at 9 a.m. and the parade rolls at 10 a.m. The parade goes west on Hwy 90 stopping at local businesses and continues going through neighborhoods with the horses following behind.