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Amidst the glitter and festivities, a large snapping turtle made quite the entrance at Mardi Gras. Was it a celebration or a cause for concern? Let’s find out.

The city of Lafayette has announced a major change to the 2026 Mardi Gras parade route that runs through the city and downtown Lafayette.

A small town in Acadiana had no other option but to cancel their Halloween parade due to the threat of severe weather.

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.

An officer working a St. Patrick's Day parade raised his hands for those and he got some rather odd things thrown his way,

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.

The NOPD joined in on the fun for a recent Mardi Gras parade by blasting one of our favorite throwback songs.

Floats and other attractions rolled across rain soaked streets in Lafayette on Saturday night, and you can see photos here.