As Mardi Gras season approaches in Louisiana, enthusiasts can look forward to a vibrant array of celebrations. Acadiana will host several parades, each offering unique experiences for families and revelers alike.
Acadiana 2026 Mardi Gras Parades: Complete Schedule
The following is the parish-by-parish schedule for the 2026 Mardi Gras parades in Acadiana:
Acadia Parish
- Carnivale D’Acadie – March 17, 2026: Live bands, food, and crafts along Historic Main Street, Crowley. Time: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival – March 17, 2026: Downtown Iota. Visit IotaMardiGras.com for details.
Iberia Parish
- Bayou Mardi Gras Parade – January 17, 2026: Family-oriented parade on Historic Main Street. Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade – February 7, 2026: Features marching bands and dancing groups. Time: 1:00 p.m.
Lafayette Parish
- Carencro Mardi Gras Parade – January 31, 2026: Starts at Carencro High. Time: 11:00 p.m.
- Krewe de Canailles Walking Parade – February 6, 2026: Lafayette’s largest walking parade in downtown. Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Parade – February 7, 2026: From downtown to Cajun Field. Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Scott Mardi Gras Parade – February 7, 2026: Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Krewe des Chiens Parade – February 7, 2026: Time: 12:00 p.m.
- Krewe of Allons “Kick-Off” Parade – February 13, 2026: Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Children’s Parade – February 14, 2026: Time: 12:30 p.m.
- Krewe of Bonaparte Parade – February 14, 2026: Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Youngsville Parade – February 14, 2026: Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Queen Evangeline’s Parade – March 16, 2026: Time: 6:00 p.m.
- King Gabriel’s Parade – March 17, 2026: Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade – March 17, 2026: Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Independent Parade – March 17, 2026: Time: 2:30 p.m.
St. Landry Parish
- Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade – March 17, 2026: Runs through Opelousas on E Landry and Liberty Streets. Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
St. Mary Parish
- Krewe of Anonis Parade – February 13, 2026: Starts under the LA 182 Bridge. Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Baldwin Mardi Gras Parade – February 14, 2026: Begins at Sager-Brown facility. Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Krewe of Dionysius Parade – February 14, 2026: Lining up at Gilmore Dr. Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Krewe of Galatea Parade – February 15, 2026: Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Krewe of Nike Parade – February 15, 2026: Time: 2:30 p.m.
- Krewe of Amani Parade – February 16, 2026: Starts at Patterson High School. Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Krewe of Hera Parade – February 16, 2026: Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Franklin Mardi Gras Parade – February 17, 2026: Starts at Franklin Senior High School. Time: 1:00 p.m.
Vermilion Parish
- Krewe Chic A La Pie Mardi Gras Parade – February 17, 2026: Downtown Kaplan.
For those who know of any other parades not listed, please share the details with us at El-Balad to keep everyone informed. Mardi Gras is a time of joy and community, and Acadiana’s parades are a perfect way to celebrate this unique cultural event.
