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.
IBERIA PARISH
- NEW IBERIA PARADE
New Iberia Bayou Mardi Gras Parade will roll downtown New Iberia on January 17 at 4:00 PM. This year's celebration proudly welcomes New Iberia native Verge Ausberry, Director of Athletics at Louisiana State University, as Grand Marshal. The Bayou Mardi Gras Parade is the first Mardi Gras Parade of the season in Acadiana.
- GRAND MARAIS PARADE
Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade will be held on February 7 at 1 pm.
LAFAYETTE PARISH
- CARENCRO PARADE
Carencro Mardi Gras Parade will be held January 31 at 11 am. For more information, click here.
- LES VUES FILM
Free Les Vues film, Dance for a Chicken: The Cajun Mardi Gras. Pat Mire’s film explores the ritual, history and community of the Courir de Mardi Gras, practiced in rural communities in Acadiana. The event will be held on February 2 at 6:30 pm.
- KREWE DE CANAILLES WALKING PARADE
Krewe de Canailles, Lafayette’s largest walking parade, will be held February 6 at 7 pm in downtown Lafayette.
- KREWE OF CARNIVALE EN RIO PARADE
Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Parade will be held February 7 at 6:30 pm. For more information, click here.
- SCOTT PARADE
Scott Mardi Gras Parade will be held February 7 at 11 am.
ST. LANDRY PARISH
- SUNSET KIDZ WAGON PARADE
The Sunset Mardi Gras Association is hosting the Sunset Kidz Wagon Parade on February 1st. Only wagons, bicycles, and wheelchairs. This year’s theme is “Over the Rainbow." Wagons will line up at 11 am; parade starts at noon. Beginning at the Sunset Community Center (108 Leo Richard Lane), the parade turns right on Napoleon, left on Landry, another left on Commercial, then left on Castille, then proceeds right on Napoleon Avenue. From there, it will turn left on Budd, left on Boudreaux, ending at the Sunset Community Center. This is a free event. Visit Facebook.com/sunsetmardigras or send an email to sunsetmardigras@yahoo.com for more information.
- LEBEAU MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL
On February 7, at 1 pm, the parade starts marching down Hwy 10 with a procession of cars, trucks, and floats from the Village of Palmetto to the Immaculate Conception Church. Entry fee for cars, 4-wheelers, side by sides, trucks, and horse riders is $20. Groups are $25. Floats, trucks, and trailers are $30. For more information, call Geneva Lemon at 337-945-4238 or Mayor Irving at 337-351-3902.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
