St. Martinville – The St. Martinville Newcomers Club explained its plans for Mardi Gras celebrations in 2026 and 2027 to the St. Martinville City Council on Monday to begin the process of preparing for a Mardi Gras Festival next year and a parade in 2027.
The club has set a Feb. 15, 2026, date for its Mardi Gras Festival and Feb. 7, 2027, for a Mardi Gras Parade, and the council agreed to hold those dates for the club’s use unless changes are made to the dates.
The club will return before the council once Police Chief Ricky Martin has finished his assessment for the planned festival, a necessary step before the council can approve use of city property or streets for events…