LAFAYETTE, La. (KMDL-FM) – We’ve made it through the Christmas and New Year holidays, so that only means one thing in Louisiana — it’s Mardi Gras season!
Acadiana Mardi Gras Season Is Here
Before you know it we’ll be enjoying king cakes, Mardi Gras balls, chickens runs, and all that is the revelry of the season.
Of course, one of the biggest celebrations of carnival season is the great Mardi Gras parades in and around Acadiana. We all have our favorites and you and and the family can get out and catch as many as you can.
2026 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule by Parish
To help you in that endeavor, here is the 2026 Mardi Gras parade schedule for Acadiana listed parish by parish.
ACADIA PARISH
Tuesday, February 17 – Carnivale D’Acadie – Live bands, food and craft vendors, and parade. Historic Main Street, Crowley. 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. https://acadiatourism.org/events/carnival-dacadie-2026/
Tuesday, February 17 – Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival – Downtown Iota. IotaMardiGras.com…