Lafayette Mardi Gras Parades Set to Return to Original RouteLafayette Mardi Gras Parades Set to Return to Original RouteThe city of Lafayette has announced a major change to the 2026 Mardi Gras parade route that runs through the city and downtown Lafayette. Chris ReedChris Reed
Louisiana Town Forced to Cancel Halloween ParadeLouisiana Town Forced to Cancel Halloween ParadeA small town in Acadiana had no other option but to cancel their Halloween parade due to the threat of severe weather. Chris ReedChris Reed
Rayne Frog Festival Kickoff Parade Canceled Rayne Frog Festival Kickoff Parade Canceled The parade, which traditionally signals the start of the famed South Louisiana festival, will not take place out of respect for the fallen Rayne police officer.Jude WalkerJude Walker
Louisiana Police Officer Catches Hilarious Throws at St Patrick’s Day ParadeLouisiana Police Officer Catches Hilarious Throws at St Patrick’s Day ParadeAn officer working a St. Patrick's Day parade raised his hands for those and he got some rather odd things thrown his way, Chris ReedChris Reed
Louisiana Paradegoers Applaud How Police Secured Mardi Gras Parade RouteLouisiana Paradegoers Applaud How Police Secured Mardi Gras Parade RouteThe Lafayette Police Department used a city asset to help secure the Mardi Gras parade route and now many on social media are applauding them. Chris ReedChris Reed
Armored Vehicle in New Orleans Parade Blasts ‘Ice Ice Baby’Armored Vehicle in New Orleans Parade Blasts ‘Ice Ice Baby’The NOPD joined in on the fun for a recent Mardi Gras parade by blasting one of our favorite throwback songs. Chris ReedChris Reed
Krewe of Rio Mardi Gras Parade Roll Through Rain Soaked Streets in LafayetteKrewe of Rio Mardi Gras Parade Roll Through Rain Soaked Streets in LafayetteFloats and other attractions rolled across rain soaked streets in Lafayette on Saturday night, and you can see photos here. Chris ReedChris Reed
Mule Pulling Mardi Gras Float in New Orleans Runs Astray in ParadeMule Pulling Mardi Gras Float in New Orleans Runs Astray in ParadeA mule pulling a Mardi Gras float got antsy at the start of the parade and took off running down a side street. Chris ReedChris Reed