Mardi Gras 2013
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Carencro Mardi Gras 2013
Posted 9:34 AM 1/25/2013 by Cecilia Stevenson
The Carencro Mardi Gras Association is hosting the FIRST parade to roll in Lafayette parish and kick off the Mardi Gras season. The parade takes place on University Ave. (More) • Video (1)
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Spirit of Acadiana: Courir De Mardi Gras
Posted 11:55 AM 1/24/2013 by Melissa Canone
In this segment of "Spirit of Acadiana" Scott Brazda introduces an experience called "Courir De Mardi Gras" at Vermilionville. There are all kinds of events set up to help grasp the spirit of Mardi Gras Sunday, January 27, 2013.
The event begins at 11 with a Mardi Gras Run and a Cooking (More) • Video (1)
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Mini Kiss to Rock Fair Grounds on Fat Tuesday
Posted 11:51 AM 1/24/2013 by Melissa Canone
NEW ORLEANS - After a full Carnival season of rocking and rolling all night and partying every day, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots is inviting revelers to wrap up their Mardi Gras with a concert by Mini Kiss, the Kiss tribute band comprised of "little people," between races on Fat Tuesday (More)
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Le Krewe du le Originales Mardi Gras Run
Posted 6:26 AM 1/24/2013 by Cecilia Stevenson
Le Krewe du le Originales Mardi Gras Run is hosted by Le Krewe du le Originales. This event takes place in Gueydan, La. on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 9am.
For mor info call: 337-774-2918
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No lane closures during 'Super Gras'
Posted 6:26 AM 1/24/2013 by AP
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Because of the magnitude of special events surrounding Super Bowl and a full slate of parades associated with New Orleans' carnival season, state transportation officials say they are suspending lane closures on all bridges, freeways, expressways and arterial roadways near (More)
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2013 Mardi Gras Barricade Schedule
Posted 11:17 AM 1/23/2013 by Melissa Canone
With Mardi Gras activities beginning within the next two weeks, the Lafayette Consolidated Government Public Works Department is preparing for parades and other activities. Below is a work schedule:
- Thursday, January 31 - 8:00 a.m. - (More)
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Mardi Gras Bead Drive
Posted 5:06 PM 1/22/2013 by KATC
The Arc of Acadiana and the Lafayette Auto Dealer Association are proud to announce this year's upcoming Mardi Gras Bead Drive to help the developmentally and intellectually disabled in the community.
Each year, these organizations team up to provide employment opportunities for Arc's (More)
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Annual Head Start Mardi Gras Parade set for Feb. 2
Posted 2:32 PM 1/22/2013 by KATC
The Annual Head Start Mardi Parade will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 1pm. The parade line up is at the City Hall on Main Street in Jeanerette. The parade route will proceed down Main Street and end at the Old Family Dollar Piggy Wiggly parking lot. Lineup will begin at 11:30 a.m. The participants in parade consist of two Marching Bands, the Jeanerette Mayor, Jeanerette Head Start Students, Fire Department, Jeanerette Head Start Court, and local D.J.s.
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City of Opelousas Presents Lundi Gras at The Village
Posted 11:26 AM 1/22/2013 by Melissa Canone
OPELOUSAS, La.- The City Of Opelousas presents Lundi Gras at the Village on Monday, February 11, 2013. This free cultural event will feature a day of activities including guided tours of the historic village from 1:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., a Mardi Gras costume contest, Native American Dance (More)
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African-American tradition returns to Carnival
Posted 9:37 AM 1/21/2013 by AP
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The "baby dolls," an on-again, off-again Mardi Gras tradition of New Orleans' African-American community, are on again. The troupes of women strutting and prancing in bonnets, garters, and skimpy or short, ruffled dresses on Fat Tuesday also are being spotlighted in (More)
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