Louisiana Mardi Gras at the Mansion
The Mardi Gras 2017 season is upon us here in Cajun country, and this year the Louisiana Cajun Mansion is doing the carnival in style! 
It’s a magical time for us here at the mansion. The Christmas & New Year holiday season has ended and now it’s time for Cajuns and their friends to party!
Foundations of Louisiana Mardi Gras
Ironically, Mardi Gras is historically founded in the deeply religious traditions of our people. Each year, the approach of the Catholic Lenten season means that the faithful will pledge to sacrifice some of their normal luxuries and amusements for forty days in order to reflect upon the sacrifices made by their savior.
Since Cajuns are a fun loving people, and the approach of Lent means 40-days of restraint, the final day before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, became a day known for cutting loose and indulging in revelry.
This day of indulgence became known as “Fat Tuesday“, but in Cajun French we call it Mardi Gras!
So many elaborate Mardi Gras balls, parades, and events are happening throughout the area and you can be a part of the celebration and revelry!
Sound like fun?
Book a suite at the Mansion and you’ll be at the heart of the real Cajun Mardi Gras.
If you want to experience the true local flavor of Mardi Gras, that is exclusive to the Acadiana area, then come on down and enjoy #MardiGrasAtTheMansion with us. Book your stay or event during the 2017 season and you’ll be at the center of the worlds largest carnival — the Louisiana Mardi Gras!
Mardi Gras 2017 – The World Turns its Gaze on Louisiana Mardi Gras ‘Runs’ & Parades
If you love parades, you’ll find the wildest two weeks on earth right here in south Louisiana. Within a few moments drive from the Mansion you’ll find amazing events, done up in rustic style; like the rough and tumble Courir de Mardi Gras where masked riders take to the countryside to drink and beg for food. There are also more civil celebrations in towns where cultural and Cajun entertainment events carry on for days. And of course, there are the high-gloss parades or New Orleans and the unforgettable — if slightly dangerous — stroll along world-famous Bourbon Street.
Here’s a handy link to help you plan your statewide parade tour during Mardi Gras at the Mansion:
Acadiana Mardi Gras 2017: TUESDAY, February 28th!
Here are local Mardi Gras parades taking place within a 1 hour drive from the Louisiana Cajun Mansion:
Friday, February 10, 2017
- Bayou Mardi Gras Parade, New Iberia, 6:30 pm
Saturday, February 18, 2017
- Carencro Mardi Gras Parade, Carencro, 11 am
- Krewe des Chiens Canine Parade, Lafayette, 2:00 pm
- Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Parade, Lake Arthur, 2:00 pm
- Krewe of Carnivale en Rio Parade, Lafayette, 6:30 pm
Sunday, February 19, 2017
- Krewe of Ezana Parade, Jeanerette, 1:00 pm
- Scott Mardi Gras Parade, Scott, 1:00 pm
- Grand Marais Children’s Mardi Gras Parade, Grand Marais 3:00-6:00 pm
Friday, February 24, 2017
- Friday Night Parade, Lafayette, 6:30 pm
Saturday, February 25, 2017
- Youngsville Parade, Youngsville, 11:00 am
- Baldwin Mardi Gras Parade, Baldwin, 12 noon
- Children’s Parade, Lafayette, 12:30 pm
- Cypremort Point Boat Parade, Cypremort Point State Park, 1:00 pm
- Krewe of Dionysius Parade, Bayou Vista, 2:00 pm
- Lake Fausse Pointe State Park Parade, near St. Martinville, 2:00 pm
- Jennings Mardi Gras Parade, Jennings, 4:30 pm
- Krewe of Bonaparte Parade, Lafayette, 6:30 pm
Sunday, February 26, 2017
- Duson Mardi Gras Parade, Duson, 12 noon
- Henderson Mardi Gras Parade, 12:30 pm
- Krewe de St. Martin/Krewe de Chien Parade, Breaux Bridge, 1:00 pm
- Krewe of Galatea Parade, Morgan City, 2:00 pm
Monday, February 27, 2017
- Krewe of Amani Parade, Patterson, 2 pm
- Queen Evangeline’s Parade, Lafayette, 6:00 pm
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
- Half Fast Krewe of Frank’s Parade, Opelousas, 9:00 am
- King Gabriel’s Parade, Lafayette, 10:00 am
- Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade, Jeanerette, 11:00 am
- Franklin Mardi Gras Parade, Franklin, 1:00 pm
- Krewe of Coteau Parade, Coteau, 1:00 pm
- Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade, Lafayette, 1:00 pm
- KADN/KLAF Independent Parade, Lafayette, 2:00 pm
- Krewe Chic-a-la-Pie Parade, Kaplan, 2:00 pm
- Krewe of Hephaestus Parade, Morgan City, 2:00 pm
- Family Affair Mardi Gras Parade, Loreauville, 2:00 pm
- Sunset Mardi Gras Parade, Sunset, 2 pm
- Carnival d’Acadie Parade, Crowley, 3 pm
Do Your Mardi Gras Holiday Better at the Louisiana Cajun Mansion
Be a Part of the 2017 Mardi Gras Season right from the thick of things! Make the Louisiana Cajun Mansion your central home base, while you take in all of the carnivals, parades, and historic grandeur available in a place like no other. Be sure to Check Availability and reserve your suites early to experience the 5-star luxury waiting for you at the end of each day of Fat Tuesday revelry. Let our staff pamper you, feed you the best gourmet Cajun food, assist in planning your day trips, and welcome you back each evening, eager to hear about your great adventures at the Louisiana Mardi Gras 2017!
Here at the Mansion, we know Cajun culture. We live it every day! Let us help to make your Mardi Gras at the Mansion the best experience of the year.