Mardi Gras

The annual King's Court Mardi Gras Costume Contest is at Parc Sans Souci on Mardi Gras Day at 9:00am. Throw me somethin', Mister!

With Mardi Gras only days away, the buzz around Acadiana is palpable. Soon the barricades that have recently held up traffic around Lafayette will take center stage as streets fill with floats and revelers.

Barricades are in-place for a reason.

Police want you to enjoy a safe holiday this year, so they are releasing some tips to help you.

Fun to be had by all at the King's Court Costume Contest in Lafayette.  That was what Kate Durio promised when she stopped by the Afternoon Drive Home to talk about it today.  Durio told us that this is really a party for all ages. We have lots of different age classifications from preschool up to adults...

Two years ago, I was the first to admit that I was an outsider.  So that meant, having been a newly minted citizen of the City of Lafayette, I had not yet tried any of the food that can be found at a festival in Louisiana. Now, don't get me wrong, I did go to my share of festivals and got all sorts of things over the years...

Every Mardi Gras it's the same thing - 'Let's see how many beads we can catch!', followed by 'what the heck do we do with all these beads?' Some creative artsy-types have found a great use for those colorful Mardi Gras trinkets, as a palette for their artistic endeavors...

Pass a good time and stay safe.

Mardi Gras is coming up February 12th and with only two weekends left before, things really start to heat up. It's a busy schedule this weekend and there will be plenty of opportunities for you to catch some good beads!

With millions of visitors coming to New Orleans this weekend for Super Bowl and Mardi Gras, free phone apps are now available to help you wade through the madness!

There's many unique things about South Louisiana, one of those being Mardi Gras problems. Like, when are the barricades going up? Look no further my friends and behold, the 3013 Mardi Gras barricade schedule! Thursday, January 31 - 8:00 a ... Read More ...

The Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball got it's kick of this Saturday in a big way.  Check out all of the pictures after the jump!

The Inaugural Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball is tomorrow night, January 19th, and if you haven't purchased your general admission tickets yet from Schlotzky's on Johnston or Pinhook or Lucky Deuces, you can still get your General Admission tickets at the door.

The Inaugural Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball is coming up this Saturday, January 19th at the Downtown Ballroom and some of you may have some questions.  We're here to help!

If you're planning on buying a VIP table for the upcoming Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, January 19th so be sure to reserve yours now as tables are almost sold out!

If you're looking for events related to Mardi Gras 2013, check this list as we will update with information as we get it.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — More than 50 southwest Louisiana parade groups will usher in the Carnival season with a Jan. 6 parade led by last year's royal courts. The American Press reports that the new Twelfth Night Parade will be inside the Lake Charles Civic Center...

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift for a friend or family member?  Why not give the gift of Mardi Gras!  In 2013 will be the Inaugural Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball which is a Krewe for anyone and everyone--so you don't have to pay fees!  You don't need to have extravagant over-the-top costumes!  It's the perfect gift for someone who has always wanted to go!

Tickets went on sale this morning for the Inaugural Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball at the the Downtown Ballroom January 19th, 2013!  You’re not in a Krewe?  You don’t have to be!  You are in a Krewe?  You can come to our Ball too!  ANYONE can join us for our Inaugural Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball!