Mardi Gras Down the Bayou

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Galatea Parade in Morgan City

Nearly every corner of South Louisiana will be celebrating Mardi Gras, but down Cajun Country's coastlands and bayous—there's a rare sort of merry-making you sure don't want to miss. For the most up-to-date details on individual parades, and the most comprehensive schedules available, visit sites like lacajunbayou.com, cajuncoast.com, and houmatravel.com. 

January 31

Bayou King Cake Festival: This sugary Carnival celebration returns to Downtown Thibodaux, bringing together local bakeries to present a tasting tableaux of local king cakes—introduced by a children’s parade at 10 am. Enjoy live music by Bang Bang and Snapper and the Fishsticks through the afternoon, and cast your vote for the best king cake. All funds benefit the Lafourche Education Foundation. $10; $5 for children ages 3–11. louisianakingcakefest.com. 

February 6

Krewe of Hercules Parade: A favorite along the traditional West Side Route in Houma, Hercules has been rolling for over forty years now. 6 pm. Details at the Krewe of Hercules Facebook Page.

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Krewe of Chronos in Thibodaux

February 7

Krewe of Tee Caillou Parade: A favorite parade in the small town of Chauvin, where the throws are as good as the fishing. Noon. explorehouma.com. 

Krewe of Versailles Parade: Lafourche Parish's first parade of the season rolls right out of Larose. Noon. lacajunbayou.com.

Krewe of Aquarius Parade: This massive, all-women's Houma parade rolls from Southland mall and ends at Town Hall Shopping Center. 6:30 pm. Details at the Krewe of Aquarius Facebook Page.  

February 8

Krewe of Shaka Parade: Noted for its remarkable contributions to the Thibodeaux Community, this parade's King and Queen are annually presented with the Key to Thibodeaux. Expect floats, local bands, and dance groups.12:30 pm in downtown Thibodaux. lacajunbayou.com. 

Krewe of Hyacinthians Parade: The Ladies Carnival Club, Inc. is the largest carnival club in Terrebonne Parish. Signature throws are sunglasses and top hats. Kicking off at 12:30 pm down Houma’s West Side Route. hyacinthians.org. 

Krewe of Titans Parade: Following the Hyacinthians, the Titans will roll right through Houma. 1 pm. explorehouma.com. 

Krewe des Couyons Parade: Celebrate the "Heroes of Mardi Gras" on the route of this parade in Golden Meadow. 1 pm. More details at the Lafourche Conert and Events Club Facebook Page. 

Krewe of Ambrosia Parade: A funky Thibodaux time, this parade has floated through town for more than forty years now with themed floats shoveling out enviable beads. 2 pm. lacajunbayou.com. 

February 13

Krewe of Aphrodite Parade: Rolling from Southland mall, and landing at Town Hall Shopping Center, this Houma parade is a rousing way to spend an evening this Mardi Gras season. 6 pm. explorehouma.com. 

Krewe of Athena Parade: Golden Meadow ladies take the night again in this evening parade. 7 pm. lacajunbayou.com. 

Krewe of Adonis Parade: St. Mary Parish's first parade of the season is this historic night parade in downtown Morgan City, and has been drawing delight for almost forty-five years now. 7 pm. cajuncoast.com.

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Krewe of Apollo in Lockport

February 14

Krewe of Apollo Parade: Launching off of the streets of Lockport for almost sixty years, this men's and women's krewe is known for a raucous good time. Noon. lacajunbayou.com.

Krewe of Lul Parade: Rolling at noon, Luling's parade will begin on LA 52 at Angus Drive to LA 18 to Sugarhouse Road to Angus Drive. cajuncoast.com. 

Le Krewe du Bon Temps Parade: Larose's Krewe of Good Times brings plenty of them the weekend before the big day. 6:30 pm. Details at Le Krewe du Bon Temps Facebook Page. 

February 15

Krewe of Terreanians Parade: One of Houma's oldest parading carnival clubs, Terreanians rolls through Houma at 12:30 pm. explorehouma.com. 

Krewe of Cleophas Parade: Thibodaux’s oldest parade will march again, featuring over fifty floats, bands, stilt walkers, dance teams, and more. 12:30 pm. lacajunbayou.com. 

Krewe of Des Allemands Parade: Head to Des Allemands at 1 pm for bon temps, with local school bands, dance teams, fire trucks, boats, and—of course—creatively themed floats and royalty. cajuncoast.com

Krewe of Montegut Parade: This children's parade rolls at 2 pm in downtown Houma. explorehouma.com. 

Krewe of Galatea Parade: St. Mary Parish's first female Krewe has been rolling the streets of Morgan City since 1969. Begins on 2nd Street, through downtown, and lands at the Morgan City Auditorium. 2 pm. cajuncoast.com. 

Krewe of Chronos Parade: One of Thibodaux’s most celebrated parades of the season, Chronos believes in the slogan “Every Man a King,” and “Every Woman a Queen.” 2 pm. kreweofchronos.com. 

Krewe of Nike Parade: The children's Krewe of Nike will roll immediately after Galatea in Morgan City. 2:30 pm. cajuncoast.com. 

Krewe of Hannibal Parade: Another reputable Morgan City Krewe to close out Friday's parades at 2:45 pm.  cajuncoast.com

Krewe of Nereids Parade: This Golden Meadow women's krewe is known for its fun themes and parade of floats, entertainment, and throws. 6 pm. lacajunbayou.com.

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Krewe of Apollo in Lockport

February 16

Krewe du Gheens Celebration and Parade: Kicking off the parade schedule on Mardi Gras day in Louisiana's Cajun Bayou region, the Krewe of Gheens will roll at 11 am. lacajunbayou.com. 

Krewe of Amani Parade: Patterson's official Mardi Gras parade begins at Patterson High School, and lands at Place Norman Shopping Center. 1 pm. cajuncoast.com. 

Krewe of Cleopatra Parade: The six hundred plus ladies of Cleopatra steal the night for the only Lundi Gras parade in Terrebonne Parish. 6 pm down Houma’s West Side Route. houmatravel.com.

Krewe of Hera Parade: One of the Cajun Coast’s newer parades, this Morgan City procession is all excess and excitement. See them heading down Second Street to Onstead to the auditorium on Myrtle. 7 pm. cajuncoast.com. 

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Krewe of Apollo in Lockport

February 17

Krewe of Neptune Parade: As it's done since 2019, Neptune rolls in Golden Meadow on the big day. Noon. lacajunbayou.com.

Krewe of Houmas Parade: This historically-rich krewe was the first to ever parade down Houma’s West Side Route. On each float, family is honored with at least one father-son duo or pair of brothers. 1 pm. kreweofhoumas.wildapricot.org.

Krewe of Ghana Parade: Fun floats and dancers will make their way through downtown Thibodaux on Mardi Gras Day. 1 pm. lacajunbayou.com.

Siracusaville Parade: This small town parade lines up on Siracusa Road before ending at the Siracusaville Recreation Center. 1 pm. cajuncoast.com.

Krewe of Choupic Parade: Even Chackbay turns out for this afternoon Fat Tuesday parade. 1 pm. lacajunbayou.com.

Franklin Mardi Gras Parade: Bringing together all the krewes of the little Cajun town of Franklin, this Fat Tuesday parade can be traced back to 1934. It runs from Franklin Senior High School, along Main Street, then turns back around onto Willow and Third. 1 pm. cajuncoast.com.

Krewe of Kajuns Parade: Parading behind the Krewe of Houmas, this canaille club is a must-see. 2 pm. explorehouma.com. 

Krewe of Hephaestus Mardi Gras Parade: The oldest krewe in St. Mary Parish dates back to 1914, rolling on Mardi Gras day from Sixth and Sycamore to the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. 2 pm. cajuncoast.com.

Krewe de Bonne Terre: This Montegut parade rolls at 4:30 pm. mardigraskrewe.com. 

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Hephaestus Mardi Gras Parade in Morgan City