It's that time of year again in Acadiana when we celebrate Mardi Gras with festive parades; Mardi Gras Parade; Lafayette; ...

Mardi Gras season is here and the Krewe of Rio has signaled the beginning with a royal king cake cutting and toasting event.

The Krewe of Carnivale en Rio shook things up by throwing a movie-themed Mardi Gras! Who needs Hollywood when we have Queen ...

The Krewe of Rio will kick off the 2026 Mardi Gras season in Lafayette with a king cake cutting and ball. Festivities begin on January 9 with a ceremonial king cake cutting to honor the Feast of ...

Mardi Gras, a spectacle of vibrant colors, extravagant costumes and lively parades, holds a deeper significance in many cultures. Mardi Gras, or "Fat Tuesday," serves as a last hurrah of celebratory ...

Beginning in 2026, Lafayette's Mardi Gras parades will return to their original downtown route for the first time in decades. The new route will start at Surrey and Simcoe Streets, travel through ...

Lafayette and the surrounding areas host a family-friendly Carnival celebration every year that is as culturally rich as it ...

The Krewe of Rio will officially usher in the 2026 Mardi Gras season with its traditional King Cake Cutting and Royalty Toast on Friday, Jan. 9, followed by its 21st Annual Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday ...

LAFAYETTE, La. — The Krewe of Rio kicked off the 2026 Mardi Gras season with their annual King Cake cutting ceremony and royalty toast. This tradition is to honor the Feast of the Epiphany, also known ...