Mardi Gras 2018

TODAY Big Brothers Big Sisters of SWLA is hosting their 1st benefit of the year! Raise money for SWLA kids, from 4pm-7pm in Blue Martini Lounge, at the Nugget.

Our 8th annual Lundi Gras Party is tonight and features Keith Frank! This party is the must go to event of Mardi in the Southwest Louisiana area.

Everybody knows about Mardi Gras, but do you know the roots and history of the festival? If not, we got your back with some very interesting Mardi Gras knowledge nuggets!

This weekend heading into Mardi Gras will have SWLA buzzing with the Carnival experience! Everything you need to know about the festivities are right here!

Due to the holiday, folks in the Lake Charles metro area will have interruptions in their garbage and trash pickups.

As with any celebration in south Louisiana, there's music involved! Here's a parade of Mardi Gras tunes and the artists who perform them.

Glancing down at her ample cleavage heaving heavily next to the bar, I knew what I must do.

Yes, there are towns in Louisiana other than New Orleans that throw a great Mardi Gras party! Here are 5 of the best small towns to celebrate Carnival in Louisiana.