Just a short drive from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette, Mardi Gras on the Cajun Coast offers an exciting experience filled with family fun, vibrant parades, and delicious King Cakes. From Friday leading into Fat Tuesday, the Cajun Coast comes alive with celebrations that include a Men’s Krewe, several couple’s Krewes, a children’s Krewe, and the all-Krewes Parade in Franklin.
Mark your calendar for the 2025 Cajun Coast Mardi Gras parades!
February 28th– Krewe of Adonis Parade in Morgan City at 7pm
March 1st– Krewe of Dionysius Parade in Berwick at 2pm
March 2nd– Krewe of Galatea Parade in Morgan City at 2pm
March 2nd– Krewe of Nike Parade following Krewe of Galatea at 2:30pm
March 2nd– Krewe of Hannibal Parade following Krewe of Nike at 3pm
March 3rd– Krewe of Amani Parade in Patterson at 2pm
March 3rd– Krewe of Hera Parade in Morgan City at 7pm
March 4th – Franklin Mardi Gras Parade in Franklin at 1pm
March 4th – Siracusaville Parade in Siracusaville at 1pm
March 4th – Krewe of Hephaestus Parade in Morgan City at 2pm
For more information on parades, click here.
Savor the flavor of Mardi Gras with King Cakes!
No Mardi Gras is complete without indulging in a King Cake! Whether you prefer a classic cinnamon roll, a filled cake, or even a doughnut-style version, the Cajun Coast has bakeries ready to satisfy your craving. Some spots include Bonnie’s Bouquets & Bakery in Patterson, Cannata’s in Morgan City, and Lamp Lighter Coffeehouse & Bistro in Franklin with their unique King Cake Lampuccino to name a few!
Check out our list of King Cake bakeries here.
Join the festivities on social media!
Capture your favorite Mardi Gras moments and share them on social media using #cajuncoastmardigras or #mycajuncoast for a chance to win sweet prizes! Show off your favorite parades, tasty treats like the Burger De Gras at The Original Castalano’s, and joyful celebrations with loved ones.
For more information, call 985.380.8224 or visit www.cajuncoast.com. Don’t miss out on the magic of Mardi Gras on the Cajun Coast – where the culture is rich, the parades are lively, and the King Cakes are delicious!
