Mardi Gras on the Cajun Coast is a season-long celebration filled with parades, traditions, and community spirit across St. Mary Parish. Only 1.5 hours from New Orleans and Baton Rouge and 1.25 hours from Lafayette, Mardi Gras on the Cajun Coast is family fun. From January 6th through February 17th, families and visitors can enjoy a welcoming Mardi Gras experience just a short drive from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette. With events and parades stretching from Morgan City to Berwick, Franklin, Baldwin, Patterson, and beyond, the Cajun Coast offers a relaxed, family-friendly way to celebrate Carnival season.
Scroll to the list of parades below or download the 2026 Mardi Gras Brochure for full parade routes and details.
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No Mardi Gras season is complete without king cake! Whether you prefer traditional cinnamon, filled varieties, or something a little different, you’ll find plenty of options throughout the Cajun Coast. Order ahead or stop by your favorite bakery throughout the season.
King Cake Locations
- Cannata’s | 6010 LA 182 | Morgan City, LA 70380 | 985-384-5720 (Cannata’s King Cakes)
- Cypress Point Fresh Market | 500 Hwy 90 | Patterson, LA 70392 | 985-399-6818
- Donut Palace – Franklin | 1724 Main St. | Franklin, LA 70538 | 337-471-7127
- Donut Palace – Morgan City | 905 Hwy 90 | Morgan City, LA | 985-992-3100
- Delish Donuts | 612 Catherine St | Patterson, LA 70392 | 985-992-3118
- Delish Donuts | 1051 Marguerite St. | Morgan City, LA 70380 | 985-745-6444
- Raintree Market | 17750 Hwy 182 | Baldwin, LA 70514 | 337-578-6143
- Rouses Fresh Market 6403 LA 182 | Morgan City, LA 70380 | 985-384-4477
- Super 1 Foods | 204 NW Blvd | Franklin, LA 70538 | 337-828-9081
- Stazione | 702 Hwy 90 W | Patterson, LA 70392 | 985-395-6051
- The Donut Shop | 601 Brashear Avenue | Morgan City, LA 70380 | 985-354-6090
- Simply Cheesecakes & More by: Alexandra | 612 Catherine St | Patterson, LA 70392 | 985-992-5691
- Centerville Market | 9206 HWY 182 | Centerville, LA 70522 | 337-836-9672
- Walmart Supercenter | 973 Hwy 90 E | Morgan City, LA 70392 | 985-395-2094
- Walmart Neighborhood Grocery 1002 LA 70 | Morgan City, LA 70380 | 985-384-1459
2026 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
Print the 2026 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule and plan your celebration across the Cajun Coast.
February 13, 2026 – Krewe of Adonis. Morgan City. First men’s Krewe in Morgan City and begins parade season. Begins on 2nd Street under the La. 182 bridge and proceeds to Onstead Street continuing down Sixth St. to Marguerite St., Ninth St./Hwy.70, Brashear Ave onto Victor II Blvd. and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St; 7pm
February 14, 2026 – Baldwin Mardi Gras Parade. Baldwin. Begins on Hwy. 182/Main St. at the Sager-Brown facility, continues down Hwy. 182/Main St., turns left onto Martin Luther King Blvd., turns right on Bollard St., ending at Baldwin Community Center on Bollard St.; 1pm
February 14, 2026 – Krewe of Dionysius Parade, Berwick, The procession will line up on Gilmore Dr and turn on John St, Robicheaux St, Mount St, Gilmore Dr, right on La. 182, Tournament Blvd, Fairview Dr then to Pattie Dr, where it will disband at Berwick Junior High School; 2pm
February 15, 2026 – Krewe of Galatea Parade. Morgan City. Morgan City’s oldest women’s Krewe. Begins on 2nd St under the La. 182 bridge and proceeds to Onstead St continuing down Sixth St. to Marguerite St., Ninth St./Hwy.70, Clothilde St onto Victor II Blvd. and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St.; 2pm
February 15, 2026 – Krewe of Nike, Morgan City’s first children’s Krewe, will follow Krewe of Galatea Parade; 2:30pm
February 15, 2026 – Krewe of Hannibal will follow Krewe of Nike Parade; 2:45 pm
February 16, 2026 – Krewe of Amani Parade. Parade begins at Patterson High School on Hwy. 182/Main St. and continues down Hwy. 182/Main St. to Place Norman Shopping Center; 1pm
February 16, 2026 – Krewe of Hera Parade Begins on 2nd Street under the La. 182 bridge and proceeds to Onstead St continuing down Sixth St. to Marguerite St., Ninth St./Hwy.70, Clothilde to onto Victor II Blvd. and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St.; 7pm
February 17, 2026 – Siracusaville Parade, Siracusaville. Participants will line up on Siracusa Road at 1pm and proceed to James St and Grace St before ending at the Siracusaville Recreation Center; 1pm
February 17, 2026 – Franklin Mardi Gras Parade. Franklin. All Krewe in Franklin parade on Mardi Gras day. Begins at Franklin Senior High School on Main St., proceeds east on Main St., making a U-turn and then continues onto Willow St. The parade then turns right onto Third St., disbanding at the end of Third St.; 1pm
February 17, 2026 – Krewe of Hephaestus Parade. Morgan City. Morgan City’s oldest Krewe. Begins on the corner of Sixth and Sycamore St., proceeds on Sixth St. to Marguerite St. to Ninth St./Hwy. 70, to Clothilde, to Victor II Blvd. and ending at the Morgan City Auditorium on Myrtle St.; 2pm
Whether you’re catching beads along the parade route, sharing king cake with friends, or making memories with family, Mardi Gras on the Cajun Coast is all about celebrating together.
Plan your visit, explore the parade schedule, and experience the traditions that make each community unique. Follow along on social media and share your Cajun Coast Mardi Gras moments using #cajuncoastmardigras or #mycajuncoast as we celebrate Carnival season across the Cajun Coast.
