Mardi Gras
You will want to experience Mardi Gras first-hand throughout Acadia Parish, Cajun Harvest Country!
From krewe rides, parades, and parties, to family-friendly festivities, including chasing chickens; the Real Cajun Mardi Gras experiences are not-to-be-missed! See the full list of parades, and plan your visit to Acadia Parish throughout the season – from January 6, or 12th Night, when the King Cake starts flowing, to Fat Tuesday, February 17, 2026! Check out all the fun, then come experience it for yourself!
Mardi Gras 2026
Check out our list of spots for King Cakes throughout the season.
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Cake Bar – Crowley
Donut Queen – Crowley
Gautreaux Doughnuts – Rayne
PJ’s Coffee– Crowley
Rice City Kitchen – Crowley
Ruddock’s Bakery – Crowley
Snack Shak – Iota
Sprinkles of Joy – Crowley
The Vanilla Bean – Crowley
Many area grocery stores also carry King Cakes, such as Lyon’s Point Country Store, Piggly Wiggly in Church Point, Rice City Supermarket in Crowley, and Vautrot’s Mini Mart in Church Point.
PARADES & EVENTS
Carnival d’Acadie, Crowley, Louisiana
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Times TBD
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!
More Information: www.crowley-la.com
January 17, 2026, 6pm-11pm
The Rayne Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual Mardi Gras ball. Tickets are now on sale for the event being held at the Rayne Civic Center.
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“CPCDC: A Night in Rio” 8th Annual Mardi Gras Ball, Church Point, Louisiana
February 7th, 2026 6 PM- Midnight
The event is organized by the Church Point Community Development Corporation (CPCDC) in Church Point, Louisiana
It’s held at the Church Point Community Center, starting at 6 PM and ending at midnight.
The ticket price ($85) includes dinner and drinks.
The evening features live musical entertainment.
It serves not only as a Mardi Gras Ball, but also as a community-building event: CPCDC Mardi Gras Ball brings the community together and supports its local development projects.
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Adult Courir Sign-Up: 7:00 AM
Courir Begins: 8:00 AM
Parade: 1:00 PM Saturday, February 14, 2026 Children’s Sign-Up: 8:00 AM Run Begins: 10:00 AM Parade: 1:00 PM
Registration Costs• Children 14 years of age and under: $10 per runner
• Children’s Floats: $50 per float
Children’s Runner & Float Pre-Registration Saturday, February 7, 2026
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Event Location & Route InformationThe Children’s Courir begins at the Saddle Tramp Rider’s Club, follows a designated local route, and concludes with a parade through Main Street in Church Point.
Parade route details and additional information will be announced closer to the event on our website and social media pages.Mardi Gras Day (February 17, 2026) / 9 AM to 5 PM
Authentic Prairie Cajun Foods accompanied with the great sounds of local Zydeco and Cajun Bands, crafts, and the opportunity for Young Musicians to showcase their talent.
The highlights of the day include a Catholic mass at 9 AM, the presentation of our Les Tout Petite Mardi Gras at 1:30 PM and the arrival of the Tee-Mamou Mardi Gras at 2:30 PM.
116 Duson Ave.
Iota, LA 70543
The Tee-Mamou Iota Mardi Gras Runners also make appearances at DI’s Cajun Restaurant in Basile, Louisiana. They’ll visit the restaurant in traditional costumes on February 13th, 14th, 16th, and 17th at 6:30 and 8 PM each of these evenings.
Be sure to check our full Calendar for events throughout the year!
