For years, Lafayette, Louisiana kicked off Mardi Gras weekend with the Friday Night Parade, which disappeared a few years ago. A new krewe is bringing it back!
According to a press release from The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association, Mardi Gras will officially be returning to Lafayette in 2022. Full details including the parade schedule, Mardi Gras festival, RV registration, and more are here.
The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association will host the 18th annual "Le Festival de Mardi Gras a' Lafayette" from Friday, March 4th through Mardi Gras day at U.L.- Lafayette's Cajun Field.