The countdown is on to Fat Tuesday (2/28)! Parades and chicken runs are scheduled throughout southwest Louisiana, and we don't want you to miss a minute of the purple, green and gold fun of Mardi Gras.
According to louisianatravel.com, the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu has "more Mardi Gras costumes that can be found in one place than anywhere in the world!"
The City of Lake Charles has began the process of accepting entries for the two annual parades associated with the "Light up the Lake Christmas Celebration.”
Law enforcement officers, firefighters, and all emergency responders will be the guests of honor during an appreciation ceremony and parade to kick off Hurricane Awareness Day Saturday at the Lake Charles Civic Center. With the recent death of Senior Trooper Steven Vincent in the line of duty and several other law enforcement officials, the event is sure to hold even more significance for the hono