Children’s Mardi Gras Day Is Feb 19th In Lake Charles

The official Mardi Gras Weekend is just over a week and a half away and it all begins on Friday, February 17th, 2023 with the Merchants parade. There are a ton of events going on after the Merchants Parade on Friday also.

There is the gumbo cookoff on Saturday, the Lundi Gras Party at Cowboys Nightclub with Keith Frank on Monday night, Feb. 20th, and the Krewe Of Krewe's parade on Tuesday, Feb. 21st.

I purposely left out the events on Sunday because that is what I am about to give you the rundown for the events going on that day.

On Sunday, February 19th, it's children's Mardi Gras day in Lake Charles. Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana, and Visit Lake Charles present Children's day.

The event takes place from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm inside the Lake Charles Civic Center in downtown Lake Charles. The day will be filled with so many activities. According to the event page on Facebook,

Local organizations are hosting interactive stations inside the Civic Center, including

- arts and crafts
- games
- face painting
- inflatables
- sensory-friendly activities
- dance performances & lessons
- food & drinks
- lots more!

Each year, approximately 1,500 Mardi Gras Children’s Day attendees experience the rich culture and history of this holiday in a family-oriented, safe, and wholesome environment.

After you attend the children's day, get ready for the Children's Mardi Gras Parade that will start at 3:30 pm from the Lake Charles Civic Center.