And the Celebrating Doesn’t Stop in Louisiana
For most of the rest of the country, New Years is pretty much the last big celebration for quite some time. Here in Louisiana, we do things differently. Once the new year has been ushered in, we get ready for Mardi Gras!
As usual, there are lots of events leading up to the actual "Fat Tuesday"
Mardi Gras 2013 EventsSunday, January 6 at 5 p.m.*Twelfth Night Advance tickets are available at the following locations: Joseph's Electric, Gordon's Drug Store and Party Time Store on Lake Street. Royal Gala Saturday, January 12*Queens' Pageant Thursday, January 17, 6-8:30 p.m.Community Dance Saturday, February 2Annual Mardi Gras Run 7 a.m. - until, Gueydan Vinton Mardi Gras Celebration 8 a.m. - until Tuesday, February 5Krewe of the Golden Years Friday, February 8Merchant's Parade Saturday, February 9Carlyss Mardi Gras Trail Ride *World Famous Cajun Extravaganza and Gumbo Cook-off Krewe of Omega Parade *Krewe of Barkus Parade *Zydeco Dance Krewe of Cosmos Presentation *Krewe of Illusions Sunday, February 10*Taste de la Louisiane *Children's Day Children's Parade *Lighted Boat Parade Monday, February 11*Royal Gala FAT TUESDAY, February 12Iowa Chicken Run Motorcycles, Hot Rods and Classics Parade Downtown-Midtown Lake Charles. Krewe of Krewes' Parade *Denotes events taking place at the Lake Charles Civic Center. Events subject to change. Visit www.swlamardigras.com for the most up-to-date information. |