LAFAYETTE, La (KPEL-FM) – Every year around this time, Lafayette residents may notice large trucks parking in the Cajun Field parking lot. Those trucks are loaded with carnival rides and is yet another sign that Mardi Gras is almost here. Along with the carnival rides and food is the grand stand featuring live music from the Friday before Mardi Gras until Fat Tuesday.
As the parades finish winding their way downtown and along Johnston Street, the floats pass through the festival grounds giving you the opportunity to not only ride the rides and enjoy the music but catch some beads as well.
Festival Wristband Information
Ride an unlimited number of rides at the Lafayette Mardi Gras Carnival for just $30 when you purchase online before February 12 at midnight (armbands are available for $35 after February 12th online and at the event).
One armband per person per day…