Things To Do This Mardi Gras Weekend in Lake Charles And SWLA

Well, the Mardi Gras weekend is officially here and if you want to get out and do something, there are a ton of events going on in the area. There are Mardi Gras Parades, live music, concerts, and parties going on all over the place.

So let's get to it, here is what is happening in the Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana area this weekend through Mardi Gras day.

Ron White will be live in Lake Charles at the Golden Nugget's Grand Event Center on Friday night, February 28th. The show gets underway at 8:30 pm.

The 14th Annual Lundi Gras party with Keith Frank will be on Monday, March 3rd, 2025 at Cowboy's Nightclub located at 5329 Common Street in Lake Charles. Doors open at 7:00 pm.

Here is a complete list of all the 2025 Mardi Gras events and parades going on this weekend in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana.

Friday, February 28, 2025 -- Mardi Gras Merchant's Parade Starts at 7:00 pm and rolls down Ryan Street to Sale Road in Lake Charles.

Saturday, March 1, 2025 -- World Famous Cajun Extravaganza and Gumbo Cook-off inside the Lake Charles Event Center Exhibition Hall. Admission is $10 per person and 5 and under are free.

Saturday, March 1, 2025 -- Krewe of Omega Parade at 2:00 pm

Sunday, March 2, 2025 -- Children's Parade. Starts at 3:30 pm and rolls down Ryan Street to Sale Road in Lake Charles.

Monday, March 3rd, 2025 -- Mardi Gras Royal Gala inside the Lake Charles Event Center starting at 7:00 pm.

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 -- the city of Iowa, Louisiana's Chicken Run. Starts at the Knights of Columbus hall on Highway 90 in Iowas at 8:00 am.

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 -- Wayne Toups is playing live at The Cajuns Wharf located at 3500 Ryan Street in Lake Charles on the parade route. He will play in the afternoon until the parade passes the Wharf.

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 -- Jeeps On Parade starting at 2:00 pm down Ryan Street

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 -- Motor Gras Parade starting at 3:00 pm down Ryan Street

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 -- Mardi Gras Southwest Louisiana's Krewe Of Krewe's Parade starting at 5:00 pm. This huge parade rolls down Ryan Street to Sale Road in Lake Charles.

Happy Mardi Gras everyone!