Rayne Mardi Gras Parade and Cookoff

City of Rayne Logo featuring white frog in a green background

The parade will begin at 2 p.m. on American Legion Drive and will end at the Rayne Civic Center. Following the parade, the Gumbo Cook-Off will take place, featuring food, beverages, and family-friendly entertainment. 

Colby Hebert & Friends

exterior shot of American Legion Post 77 with sign in front

Hot food to enjoy in the kitchen.  Cold beer, bar tabs, bucket specials, credit cards accepted in the bar.  Come check out the new improvements, smiling faces, and support your local Veterans and Scouts.  Reservations highly recommended.  Call Blaine Dupont at 337-349-1969. $15 entry with champagne and party favors.

Kip Sonnier

The Crawfish Hut Bar and Grill logo in a red circle with a crawfish on top

The Crawfish Hut Bar and Grill in Rayne, Louisiana presents Kip Sonnier (live music) November 1, 2025 6-9 PM

David Henry

Ed's Place logo with two beer mugs in a circle

Ed’s Place in Iota, Louisiana presents David Henry (live music) November 1, 2025 8-11 PM

Al Roger and Louisiana Pride

Cajun couple holding a platter of food.

DI’s Cajun Restaurant in Basile, Louisiana presents Al Roger and Louisiana Pride Saturday, November 1 6:30 -9:30 PM

Carnival D’Acadie 2026

Crowley, Louisiana Logo

Carnival D’ Acadie just got bigger and better! Join the City of Crowley for our annual Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday, February 17th at our NEW Urban Park & Pavillion ! We will have live bands, food and craft vendors and our parade all located down Historic Main Street!