MLK Festival
- Lake Charles Event Center
- Recurring weekly on Monday, Friday
The Martin Luther King Festival honors the courageous efforts and sacrifices of Martin Luther King Jr. We're stepping into the…
Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan - The Grits and Glamour Tour
Rescheduled: All previously purchased tickets for show on May 31, 2025 will be honored on new date January 17. Pam Tillis and…
Sammy Kershaw
Since his debut in the music scene in the early 90’s, Kershaw has remained one of the most consistent power hitters in country…
Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners: 2026 American Tour
In the Grand Event Center Aaron Lewis Side Stage Experience One (1) Premium Reserved ticket in the first row Exclusive Side Stage…
Vinton Mardi Gras Festival & Chicken Run
The Inaugural Vinton Mardi Gras Festival & Chicken Run is shaping up to be one for the books! Get ready for a Chicken Run…
Mardi Gras Lighted Boat Parade (MGSWLA)
Mardi Gras magic takes to the water with the 2026 Lighted Boat Parade, a one-of-a-kind tradition in the Lake Charles area! On…
World Famous Gumbo Cook-off (MGSWLA)
Get ready for a gumbo extravaganza like no other on Mardi Gras weekend! The 2026 World Famous Gumbo Cook-off (MGSWLA) is the…
Mardi Gras Children's Day
The 2026 Mardi Gras Children's Day takes place on Sunday, February 15, prior to the Children's Day Parade at the Lake Charles…
Mardi Gras Royal Gala (MGSWLA)
Experience the glamour and grandeur of the 2026 Mardi Gras Royal Gala on Monday, February 16 at 7:00 PM, one of the crown jewels…
Krewe of Krewes Parade (MGSWLA)
It’s the climactic event of Mardi Gras in Lake Charles—the 2026 Mardi Gras Southwest Krewe of Krewes Parade happening Tuesday…
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