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Festival Insider's Guide
There is no better way to celebrate than immersing yourself in the rich cultural history, incredible culinary creations, and the distinctive Cajun and Zydeco music scene found in thisā¦
Dance For A Chicken: Cajun Country Mardi Gras
Most people recognize Mardi Gras as parades, masked balls, and other urban events, but in Cajun Country, a unique side of Mardi Gras takes place in the countryside and dates backā¦
Lafayette Mardi Gras: Revelry For All Ages
No one knows how to throw a party quite like South Louisiana, especially during Mardi Gras season. Whether in the city of Lafayetteor the rural fields of Evangeline and Acadiaā¦
Mardi Gras Frequently Asked Questions
South Louisiana is home to the greatest free party on earth, a colorful celebration known as Mardi Gras. In Lafayette, LA, residents celebrate in many ways, including theā¦
Mardi Gras Indians of Lafayette
Living Tradition at Pontiac Point Bells, whistles, dance, and chants drape Simcoe and Surrey St. on Mardi Gras morning. The Mardi Gras Indian walking parade at Pontiac Point is aā¦ |
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# Mardi Gras
## January 29-30 & February 5-9, 2027
South Louisiana is home to the greatest free party on earth, a colorful celebration known as Mardi Gras. In [Lafayette, LA](https://www.lafayettetravel.com/plan/maps-directions/) residents celebrate in many ways including the traditional [Courir de Mardi Gras](https://www.lafayettetravel.com/blog/stories/post/dance-for-a-chicken-cajun-country-mardi-gras/ "Article: Dance for a Chicken"); parades with marching bands, beads and doubloons; Mardi Gras Indians with elaborate dancing and costumes; various styles of [king cakes](https://www.lafayettetravel.com/blog/stories/post/a-cake-fit-for-a-king/ "Article: A Cake Fit for a King"); as well as extravagant [Mardi Gras balls](https://www.lafayettetravel.com/events/festivals/mardi-gras/ "Article: Mardi Gras Royalty") complete with a king and queen. Click the links below for a listing of events by parish.
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There is no better way to celebrate than immersing yourself in the rich cultural history, incredible culinary creations, and the distinctive Cajun and Zydeco music scene found in thisā¦
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## Inspiration Journal
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### [Dance For A Chicken: Cajun Country Mardi Gras](https://www.lafayettetravel.com/blog/stories/post/dance-for-a-chicken-cajun-country-mardi-gras/)
Most people recognize Mardi Gras as parades, masked balls, and other urban events, but in Cajun Country, a unique side of Mardi Gras takes place in the countryside and dates backā¦
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### [Lafayette Mardi Gras: Revelry For All Ages](https://www.lafayettetravel.com/blog/stories/post/lafayette-mardi-gras-revelry-for-all-ages/)
No one knows how to throw a party quite like South Louisiana, especially during Mardi Gras season. Whether in the city of Lafayetteor the rural fields of Evangeline and Acadiaā¦
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### [Mardi Gras Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.lafayettetravel.com/blog/stories/post/mardi-gras-frequently-asked-questions/)
South Louisiana is home to the greatest free party on earth, a colorful celebration known as Mardi Gras. In Lafayette, LA, residents celebrate in many ways, including theā¦
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### [Mardi Gras Indians of Lafayette](https://www.lafayettetravel.com/blog/stories/post/mardi-gras-indians-of-lafayette/)
Living Tradition at Pontiac Point Bells, whistles, dance, and chants drape Simcoe and Surrey St. on Mardi Gras morning. The Mardi Gras Indian walking parade at Pontiac Point is aā¦
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## Getting to Lafayette
The city of Lafayette, LA is located in the center of Lafayette Parish at the intersection of I-10 and I-49 between New Orleans and Houston and only 35 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico.
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## [Festival Insider's Guide](https://www.lafayettetravel.com/insiders-guide/festivals-insiders-guide/)
There is no better way to celebrate than immersing yourself in the rich cultural history, incredible culinary creations, and the distinctive Cajun and Zydeco music scene found in thisā¦
### [Dance For A Chicken: Cajun Country Mardi Gras](https://www.lafayettetravel.com/blog/stories/post/dance-for-a-chicken-cajun-country-mardi-gras/)
Most people recognize Mardi Gras as parades, masked balls, and other urban events, but in Cajun Country, a unique side of Mardi Gras takes place in the countryside and dates backā¦
[](https://www.lafayettetravel.com/blog/stories/post/lafayette-mardi-gras-revelry-for-all-ages/)
### [Lafayette Mardi Gras: Revelry For All Ages](https://www.lafayettetravel.com/blog/stories/post/lafayette-mardi-gras-revelry-for-all-ages/)
No one knows how to throw a party quite like South Louisiana, especially during Mardi Gras season. Whether in the city of Lafayetteor the rural fields of Evangeline and Acadiaā¦
[](https://www.lafayettetravel.com/blog/stories/post/mardi-gras-frequently-asked-questions/)
### [Mardi Gras Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.lafayettetravel.com/blog/stories/post/mardi-gras-frequently-asked-questions/)
South Louisiana is home to the greatest free party on earth, a colorful celebration known as Mardi Gras. In Lafayette, LA, residents celebrate in many ways, including theā¦
[](https://www.lafayettetravel.com/blog/stories/post/mardi-gras-indians-of-lafayette/)
### [Mardi Gras Indians of Lafayette](https://www.lafayettetravel.com/blog/stories/post/mardi-gras-indians-of-lafayette/)
Living Tradition at Pontiac Point Bells, whistles, dance, and chants drape Simcoe and Surrey St. on Mardi Gras morning. The Mardi Gras Indian walking parade at Pontiac Point is aā¦ |
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