Lafayette Mardi Gras Barricades: What Drivers Must Know

(Lafayette, Louisiana) - Yep, it's that time of year again. The barricades are going back onto Lafayette streets. Lafayette Police Department officials say Lafayette Consolidated Government Public Works crews have the barricades in place.

What's The Parade Route For Lafayette Parades?

• The parades start where Simcoe, Surrey, and Jefferson Streets meet in Downtown Lafayette.
• Parades go down Jefferson before turning onto Chestnut Street.
• Parades turn from Chestnut Street onto Buchanan Street.
• Parades go down Buchanan Street, then onto Congress Street.
• Parades will go from Congress Street and turn on Lafayette Street.
• Parades will go down Lafayette Street until it turns on Vermilion.
• Parades go down Vermilion until they turn on Johnston Street.
• Parades go down Johnston Street until they turn onto North College Drive.
• Parades go down North College Drive until they turn onto Reinhart Drive into Cajun Field, and they wind through that area where they end.

Remember Not To Drive Around Or Move A Barricade

EXPECT ONE LANE OF TRAFFIC IN BOTH DIRECTIONS to be closed. Traffic congestion in these areas is expected.

What's The Schedule Of Parades?

• Monday, March 3rd: 6:00 PM (Queen's Parade)
• Tuesday, March 4th (Mardi Gras Day): 08:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 2:00 PM
• Streets around these areas will be closing one hour before each parade.

What Intersections Will Remain Open Until Parades Approach?

• University Ave. and Johnston St.
• St. Mary Blvd. and Johnston St.

Where Can't We Park For All Parades?

• No parking is allowed on sidewalks along parade routes.
• No parking will be allowed on the streets along the parade route.
• The Vermilion Street parking garage will be closed to the public.