86th King Gabriel’s Parade and Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade in Downtown Lafayette

86th King Gabriel’s Parade and Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade in Downtown Lafayette

It's Mardi Gras, and although the weather caused some parades to start earlier than usual or be canceled, it didn't stop parade-goers from having a good time.

Mardi Gras 2025: Lafayette toasts to the King Gabriel Parade

Mardi Gras is a celebration that spans several weeks, with the grand finale marking the beginning of Lent. Despite the windy conditions on Fat Tuesday, KATC was in downtown Lafayette the day before the Lenten season begins to catch the spirit of the King Gabriel Parade. For twin revelers Colton and Cameron Guilbeaux, participating in the colorful tradition is something they look forward to. "It's been very good, we been to the Scott Parade and t…

Many Applaud How Lafayette Police Secured Mardi Gras Parades

The Lafayette Police Department used a city asset to help secure the Mardi Gras parade route and now many on social media are applauding them.