Mardi Gras 2012 Schedule Of Events

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It's carnival time again! All over Acadiana, preparations are taking place to celebrate Mardi Gras 2012. From the Mardi Gras Balls to the parades, here's a list of what's going on and when here in Acadiana for Mardi Gras 2012.

Friday, February 3rd
- Krewe des Chiens 'People Ball'
Location: Abacus, 530 West Pinhook, Lafayette
Time: 7:30pm
More Info: Flyer Information and registration available here.
- Krewe of Andalusia Mardi Gras Parade
Location: Downtown New Iberia
Time: 6:30pm – Until
Friday, February 10th
Saturday, February 11th
- Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Parade
- Krewe des Chiens Parade For Dogs
Location: Downtown Lafayette
Time: 2pm (registration begins at noon)
Info: $25 Registration in advance, $35 Day of
More Info: paradefordogs.com
- Carencro Mardi Gras Parade
Location: Begins at Carencro High, Ends at Carencro Community Center
Time: 11am
More Info: cityofcarencro.org
- Rotary Club Mardi Gras Ball
Location: Cade Community Center
Time: 7:00 pm
Entertainment: Sideshow
Cost: $25 per ticket
More Info: stmartinville.org
Sunday, February 12th
- Courir de Mardi Gras
Location: Vermilionville, Lafayette
Time: 10:45 – 1:00pm
Cost: Adults $8, Seniors $6.50, Children $5, Under 6 years FREE
More Info: bayouvermilion.org
- Scott Mardi Gras Parade
Location: Usual parade route
Time: 1:00 pm
- Krewe of Ezana Jeanerette Mardi Gras Parade
Time: 1 p.m.
Directions: Canal, MLK & Main St, Jeanerette
Friday, February 10th
- Friday Night Parade
Location: Lafayette, regular parade route
Time: 6:30 pm
Friday February 17th-Sunday February 19th
- Church Point Courir de Mardi Gras
Location: Downtown Church Point
Time: Friday – 5-10:30pm, Saturday 8:30am-10:30pm, Sunday 7am-4pm
Event Info: churchpointmardigras.com
Friday, February 17th
Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette
Location: Cajun Field, Lafayette
Time: Carnival & Live music begins at 6pm
Performers: The Molly Ringwalds, Blaine Roy & Second Wind, Corey Ledet
More Info: lafayettemardigrasfestival.com
Saturday February 18th
- Jennings Mardi Gras Festival & Parade
Location: Founders Park, Main St. in Jennings
Time: 10:30am until
More Info: cityofjennings.com/events
- Lake Fausse Pointe Mardi Gras Parade
Location: Lake Fausse Pointe State Park – 5400 Levee Rd. St. Martinville
Time: 2pm
More Info: lastateparks.com
- Children's Parade
Location: Regular Lafayette Parade route
Time: 12:30pm
More Info: gomardigras.com
- Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette
Location: Cajun Field, Lafayette
Time: Carnival & Live music begins at 1pm
Performers: Marc Broussard, Jamie Bergeron & The Kickin Cajuns, Chris Mulkey w/ Whiskey Bay, The Phossils, Caleb Elliott
More Info: lafayettemardigrasfestival.com
- Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade
Time: 11am
Route: Church Street to Lafayette Street
Registration: City Hall, by Friday Feb 17th
Sunday, February 19th
- Newcomers Mardi Gras Parade
Location: St. Martinville
- Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette
Location: Cajun Field, Lafayette
Time: Carnival & Live music begins at 1pm
Performers: 10 Years, Nick L Beer, Horace Trahan, Biscuithound, Caleb Elliott
More Info: lafayettemardigrasfestival.com
Time: 1:00pm
Sunday, February 19th – Tuesday, February 21st
- 12th Carnival D'Acadie Downtown
Location: Crowley
Time: Sunday 3-10pm, Monday, 3-11pm, Tuesday 10am-7pm
Info: Music, carnival rides, street dancing, festival foods, free admission
More Info: crowleyla.com
Monday, February 20th
- Lundi Gras at the Village
Location: Le Vieux Village – 828 E. Landry St. Opelousas
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
About: Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie from 6-8pm, boucherie demonstration and tours of Le Vieux Village
- Queen's Parade
Location: Usual Lafayette parade route
Time: 6:00pm
More Info: gomardigras.com
- Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette
Location: Cajun Field, Lafayette
Time: Carnival & Live music begins at 6pm
Performers: Wayne Toups, Lafayette's Bayou Boys, Side Show, Dikki Du, Louisiana's Kids
More Info: lafayettemardigrasfestival.com
Tuesday, February 21st
- 25th Tee Mamou
Location: Downtown Iota
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
More Info: iotamardigras.com
- Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade
Location: Hwy 90 E. at College Road in Jeanerette
Time: 11:00am
- Krewe Chic-A-La-Pie Mardi Gras Parade
Location: Downtown Kaplan
Time: 2:00pm
- Krewe of Coteau Mardi Gras Parade
Location: Francis Romero Memorial Park & LA 88 in Coteau
Time: 1:00pm
- King's Parade
Location: Usual Parade route in Lafayette
Time: 10:00am
- Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade
Location: Usual Parade route in Lafayette
Time: Immediately following King's Parade
- Fox 15 Independent Parade
Location: Usual Parade route in Lafayette
Time: 2:00pm
- Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette
Location: Cajun Field, Lafayette
Time: Carnival & Live music begins at 11:00am
Performers: Krossfyre, Lee Benoit, Andy Smith Band
More Info: lafayettemardigrasfestival.com

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