February 12-16, 2010

Experience the parades, pageantry and fun of Carnival in an authentic, small-town atmosphere. The whole family can participate in the traditional revelry of Fat Tuesday. In addition to the numerous parades, locals celebrate by decorating their homes in the Carnival theme. Oaklawn Manor and Cypress Manor and Mardi Gras Museum are all decorated in festive purple, green and gold.

Feb. 12, 2010
Krewe of Adonis Parade, Morgan City, 7 p.m.
PDF map of parade route

Feb. 13, 2010
Krewe of Dionysus Parade, Berwick, 2 p.m.
Cypremort Point Parade, Cypremort Point, 1 p.m.
Baldwin Mardi Gras Parade, Baldwin, 11 a.m.

Feb. 14, 2010
Krewe of Galatea Parade, Morgan City, 2 p.m.
PDF map of parade route

Feb. 15, 2010
Krewe of Amani Parade, Patterson, 2 p.m.
PDF map of parade route

Feb. 16, 2010
Krewe of Hephaestus Parade, Morgan City, 2 p.m.
PDF map of parade route

All-Krewes Parade, Franklin, 1 p.m.
PDF map of parade route

For more information on Mardi Gras on the Cajun Coast or other activities: (800) 256-2931, (985) 395-4905, info@cajuncoast.com

Illustration by Louis Dupuy © 2000