North Louisiana Mardi Gras

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Oh, were you one of those misinformed misanthropes who believed Mardi Gras only existed in South Louisiana? Well let your mind (and your world!) be opened! This state's got fêtitude from border to gulf-hewn border. Look up, folks! 

February 16

Krewe of Paws Mardi Gras Pet Parade: Leading the way for Monroe's Krewe of Janus, this Carnival will feature a boastful bunch of fantastic beasts. 11 am. pawsnela.org.

Krewe of Janus: Sure to be the greatest show on earth, Monroe’s thirty fifth Krewe of Janus Parade is themed “Under the Big Top." 6 pm. kreweofjanusonline.com.  

February 23

Krewe of Centaur: The largest parade in the Ark-La-Tex area, Shreveport's “Fun Krewe” is known  for its raucously centurion celebration of the regional gambling industry. 4:30 pm. kreweofcentaur.org. 

February 24

Krewe of Barkus and Meoux: The participants notoriously behave like animals for this one. But at least it all goes to a good cause, benefitting abused, neglected, and homeless animals of Bossier City. Activities begin at noon. Parade takes off at 3 pm. barkusandmeoux.com.

March 2

Krewe of Gemini: Shreveport and Bossier City's first parading Krewe of modern times, this event is one of distinctly royal revelry. 4 pm. kreweofgemini.com.

March 3

Krewe of Highland: Lunch will be supplied at this eclectic parade in the form of grilled hot dogs and packaged ramen noodles hurled off of funky, unpredictable floats. After all the parade shenanigans, sit back and enjoy live music, crawfish, bloody marys and more at the Annual Mardi Gras Bash at Marilynn's. 2 pm. kreweofhighland.org.

March 5

Fat Tuesday in Shreve Town: Half Mard-Gras mambo, half history and culture tour—this parade invites the public to step into the streets of Shreveport for one final Fat Tuesday hoorah. 7 pm. Facebook.com/fattuesdaywalk.org