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Lake Charles Mardi Gras
January 6 - February 16, 2021
Submit a Mardi Gras Season-themed event or coupon
Get Involved!
While Mardi Gras may be different this year, there are still opportunities to get into the Mardi Gras spirit by checking out King Cakes at local bakeries, creating Mardi Gras shoebox floats or even dressing up in traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and gold. See below for more ways to celebrate!
Get the App!
Want to know parade routes, times, and get notifications for different activities happening in Southwest Louisiana during Mardi Gras? Download the Lake Charles Events app on iTunes or the Google Play Store.