Carnival season is just around the corner, and we have a list of parades, chicken runs, and events happening around Acadiana. Send information to news@katctv.com to add your event to this list.
ACADIA PARISH
FEBRUARY 14
- RAYNE MARDI GRAS PARADE
Rayne Mardi Gras parade and cookoff will be Feb. 14 from 2 pm - 7 pm.
FEBRUARY 15
- LE VIEUX PRESBYTERE OPEN HOUSE
Le Vieux Presbytère Museum announces its annual open house at 11 am on Sunday, February 15. Their wrap-around porch also is a great location from which to view the parade early in the afternoon.
FEBRUARY 17
- CARNIVAL D'ACADIE
Carnival d’Acadie, Crowley, Louisiana will be held Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and it just got bigger. Join the City of Crowley for their annual Mardi Gras celebration at their new Urban Park & Pavillion. They will have live bands, food and craft vendors and a parade. More Information: www.crowley-la.com
The parade rolls at 10 a.m.
Here's a flyer:
- TEE-MAMOU-IOTA MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL
Tee-Mamou – Iota Mardi Gras Festival Mardi Gras Day 9 AM to 5 PM on February 17. Authentic Prairie Cajun Foods accompanied with the great sounds of local Zydeco and Cajun Bands, crafts, and the opportunity for Young Musicians to showcase their talent. The highlights of the day include a Catholic mass at 9 AM, the presentation of our Les Tout Petite Mardi Gras at 1:30 PM and the arrival of the Tee-Mamou Mardi Gras at 2:30 PM. 116 Duson Ave., Iota, LA 70543. Tee Mamou – Iota Mardi Gras – Folklife Festival Association; https://iotamardigras.com; https://www.facebook.com/teemamouiotamardigras
To see a comprehensive list of Carnival events happening in Acadia Parish, click here.
IBERIA PARISH
FEBRUARY 15
- GRAND MARAIS PARADE
Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade will be held on February 15 at 1 pm. Grand Marais Park, 7304 Hwy. 90 E., Jeanerette, LA, 70544
KREWE DU COTEAU CANCELED: Here's a post from the krewe's Facebook page: "After much consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Krewe du Coteau Mardi Gras Parade due to limited participation. Thank you to everyone who supported us. We’re already planning ahead and starting earlier to ensure an even bigger and better celebration/outcome next year."
JEFF DAVIS PARISH
FEBRUARY 14
- JENNINGS PARADE
The City of Jennings will host its parade on February 14.
- ELTON COURIR
Town of Elton holds its traditional Courir de Mardi Gras on February 14.
LAFAYETTE PARISH
FEBRUARY 13
- KREWE OF ALLONS 'KICK OFF' PARADE
The Krewe of Allons "Kick Off" Parade will be held on February 13. Pontiac Point to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 6:30 p.m.
- LE FESTIVAL DE MARDI GRAS A LAFAYETTE
Le Festival de Mardi Gras à Lafayette will be held February 13 - 17. Cajun Field, Lafayette. Carnival rides & games, live music, food vendors, and parades roll through the festival grounds. Times vary.
FEBRUARY 14
- CHILDREN'S PARADE
The Children's Parade will be held on February 14 at 12:30 pm. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette.
- YOUNGSVILLE PARADE
The Youngsville Parade will be held on February 14 at 11 a.m. Public Works building to Fountain View. Youngsville.us
- KREWE OF BONAPARTE PARADE
The Krewe of Bonaparte Parade will be held on February 14. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 6:30 p.m. KreweofBonaparte.org.
FEBRUARY 16
- QUEEN EVANGELINE'S PARADE
Queen Evangeline’s Parade will be held on February 16, 2026, at 6 pm. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette.
FEBRUARY 17
- KING GABRIEL'S PARADE
King Gabriel’s Parade will be held on February 17, 2026. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 10 a.m.
- LAFAYETTE MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL PARADE
Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade will roll on February 17, 2026, at 1 pm. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette.
- INDEPENDENT PARADE
The Independent Parade will roll on February 17 at 2:30 pm. Downtown to Cajun Field, Lafayette. 2:30 p.m. GoMardiGras.com. Independent Parade Float Entry Form.
ST. LANDRY PARISH
FEBRUARY 13 - 17
- CAJUN MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL
The Cajun Mardi Gras Festival in Eunice will be held February 13 - 17. The main event is the Courir de Mardi Gras & Chicken Run. Here, revelers chase a chicken or guineafowl and participate in Medieval begging practices. The courir takes place on Mardi Gras day. Starting the Friday before Mardi Gras Day, there are music concerts and jam sessions. Activities for children and teenagers at the Lil’ Mardi Gras held on Sunday. Also on Sunday is an old-time boucherie (hog butchering), according to St. Landry Parish Tourism. Learn more about the history of rural Louisiana Mardi Gras traditions here.
FEBRUARY 14
- CANKTON COURIR DE MARDI GRAS
The 6th annual Crew of Cankton Courir De Mardi Gras at the Landon Pitre Memorial Park in Cankton will be held on February 14. Entry fee is $5 per person at the gate. Compete for the title of Gumbo Champion. The entry fee is $60 per team, and the cooking starts at 9 AM. Judging at 1:30 PM. The Chicken Run-Trail Ride departs at 9 AM. Get your costumes ready, as both top and bottom attire are required. While masks and capuchons aren’t required, feel free to add those finishing touches to elevate your ensemble. The cost is $20 per person. Live music by Dylan Aucoin starting at 2:30 PM until 5:30 PM with a live DJ starting at 9:00 AM. Stay tuned for announcements on musical acts. All proceeds benefit the Louisiana Special Olympics.
FEBRUARY 17
- COURRIR DE MARDI GRAS & CHICKEN RUN
Registration for this event on February 17 is required, and participants must be 18 years or older. Visit the run’s Facebook page for additional details you need to know before the event. Registration is open at 6 am at the Northwest Community Center. Early risers typically have a better chance of getting a seat on the trailer. Click here for more information.
- OPELOUSAS MARDI GRAS PARADE
The Opelousas Mardi Gras Parade marches on February 17 at 11 am through downtown Opelousas, starting near Le Vieux Village Heritage Park. The parade continues down East Landry. The Mardi Gras celebration continues past the oaks of the Courtyard Square until it turns right on Liberty and returns on Bellevue. In conjunction with the parade, the Mystic Krewe of Fur Babies, which hosts a parade for dogs, will take place just prior to the parade event. Following the parade, Keith Frank & the Zoileau Zydeco Band will be performing at Zyde Gras on the Square. For more information or to sign up for this year’s parade, visit the Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association on Facebook or call Robbie at 337-948-4367.
- ZYDE GRAS ON THE SQUARE
The 3rd annual Zyde Gras on the Square in Opelousas on February 17. This Mardi Gras celebration features Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band. Frank will be performing under the oaks at the St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square immediately following the Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade. This event is free for the entire family.
ST. MARY PARISH
FEBRUARY 13
- KREWE OF ADONIS PARADE
Krewe of Adonis in Morgan City will be held on February 13 at 7 pm. First men’s Krewe kicks off the parade season. Begins on 2nd Street under the La. 182 bridge and proceeds to Onstead Street, continuing down Sixth St. to Marguerite St., Ninth St./Hwy.70, Brashear Ave onto Victor II Blvd. and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St.
FEBRUARY 14
- BALDWIN PARADE
The Baldwin Mardi Gras Parade in Baldwin will be held on February 14 at 1 pm. Begins on Hwy. 182/Main St. at the Sager-Brown facility, continues down Hwy. 182/Main St., turns left onto Martin Luther King Blvd., turns right on Bollard St., ending at Baldwin Community Center on Bollard St.
- KREWE OF DIONYSISUS PARADE
The Krewe of Dionysius Parade in Berwick (no loner held in Bayou Vista) will be held February 14 at 2 pm. The procession will line up on Gilmore Dr. and turn on John St., Robicheaux St., Mount St., Gilmore Dr., right on La. 182, Tournament Blvd., Fairview Dr., then to Pattie Dr., where it will disband at Berwick Junior High School.
FEBRUARY 15
- KREWE OF GALATEA PARADE
Krewe of Galatea Parade in Morgan City will be held on February 15, 2026, at 2 pm. Morgan City’s oldest women’s Krewe. Begins on 2nd St under the La. 182 bridge and proceeds to Onstead St., continuing down Sixth St. to Marguerite St., Ninth St./Hwy.70, Clothilde St. onto Victor II Blvd. and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St.
- KREWE OF NIKE
Krewe of Nike, Morgan City’s first children’s Krewe, will follow the Krewe of Galatea Parade. February 15 at 2:30 pm.
- KREWE OF HANNIBAL
Krewe of Hannibal will follow the Krewe of Nike Parade. February 15 at 2:45 pm.
FEBRUARY 16
- KREWE OF AMANI PARADE
Krewe of Amani Parade will be held on February 16, 2026, at 1 pm. Parade begins at Patterson High School on Hwy. 182/Main St. and continues down Hwy. 182/Main St. to Place Norman Shopping Center.
- KREWE OF HERA PARADE
The Krewe of Hera Parade will be held on February 16, 2026, at 7 pm. The parade begins on 2nd Street under the La. 182 bridge and proceeds to Onstead St., continuing down Sixth St. to Marguerite St., Ninth St./Hwy.70, Clothilde to Victor II Blvd., and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St.
FEBRUARY 17
- SIRACUSAVILLE PARADE
Siracusaville Parade in Siracusaville will be held February 17, 2026, at 1 pm. Participants will line up on Siracusa Road at 1 pm and proceed to James St and Grace St., before ending at the Siracusaville Recreation Center.
- FRANKLIN PARADE
The Franklin Mardi Gras Parade will be held on February 17, 2026, at 1 pm. Begins at Franklin Senior High School on Main St., proceeds east on Main St., making a U-turn, and then continues onto Willow St. The parade then turns right onto Third St., disbanding at the end of Third St.
- KREWE OF HEPHAESTUS PARADE
Krewe of Hephaestus Parade in Morgan City will be held on February 17, 2026, at 2 pm. Morgan City’s oldest Krewe. Begins on the corner of Sixth and Sycamore St., proceeds on Sixth St. to Marguerite St. to Ninth St./Hwy. 70, to Clothilde, to Victor II Blvd. and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St.
VERMILION PARISH
FEBRUARY 17
- KREWE DE CHIC-A-LA-PIE PARADE
Krewe de Chic-A-La-Pie Mardi Gras is held on Mardi Gras Day. This old-fashioned, family-style Mardi Gras parade rolls through the streets of downtown Kaplan. N. Cushing Ave, Kaplan, LA 70548
