Mardi Gras in Acadia
You will want to experience Mardi Gras first-hand throughout Acadia, 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, 12th Night, when the King Cake starts flowing, to Fat Tuesday, March. 4, 2025! Check out all the fun, then come experience it for yourself!
Mardi Gras 2025
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
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 kingcakes, 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
Jan 18 – Miss Carnival D’Acadie – Crowley
Jan 18 – Rayne Frog Di Gras Grande Fete
Feb 15 – Rayne Mardi Gras Parade & After Party!
Feb 22 – Courir de Mardi Gras de L’anse/Mermentau Cove
Mar 1 – LeJeune Cove Mardi Gras
Mar 1 – Krewe de Tee Foo – Morse
Mar 2 – Courir de Mardi Gras in Church Point
Mar 4 – Carnival D’ Acadie – Crowley
Mar 4 – Tee-Mamou Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival
Be sure to check our full Calendar for events throughout the year!
