Leesville plays host to many parish-wide parades including the Chamber of Commerce Christmas and Mardi Gras Parades, West Louisiana Forestry Festival Rodeo Parade, the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, and the Leesville High School Homecoming Parade.

Jan 7, 2025 · NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — City officials across Jefferson and Orleans parish announced an upcoming lineup of events set to honor the late Civil Rights leader. Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on...

Jan 16, 2025 · SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Krewe of Harambee will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade Monday, Feb. 17. The parade will roll at 1 p.m. It was originally scheduled for Jan. 20, but had to be moved due to scheduling conflicts …

!Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info.

2 days ago · Here is the 2025 Mardi Gras parade schedule for Acadiana listed parish by parish. (We've thrown in a few courirs and other festivities as well.) ACADIA PARISH. Saturday, Feb. 15 - Rayne Mardi Gras Parade & After Party - The Parade runs on The Boulevard and the After Party is at 206 Frog Festival Drive, Gossen Memorial Park in Rayne. 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm RayneChamber.net

2 days ago · Mardi Gras was celebrated soon after the city of New Orleans ... The Defense Intelligence Agency has ordered a pause of all activities and events related to Martin Luther King Jr. and Black ...

Dec 21, 2020 · January 20, 2025, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. New Orleans has plenty of community gatherings and volunteer opportunities to commemorate the day. Typically, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art offers free admission plus art, crafts, and music in …

Jan 19, 2025 · MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Although most Mardi Gras parades in Mobile use one route, there are multiple routes that parade-goers should know before heading out the door.

Jan 17, 2024 · The Baldwin Mardi Gras Parade will take place on Feb. 10, beginning on Louisiana 182 (Main Street) at the Sager-Brown facility and continue down Main Street until the route turns left on Martin Luther King Boulevard, turning right on Bollard Street and ending at the Baldwin Community Center.

Just the name Mardi Gras conjures up images of drunken, bead-wearing revelers dancing through the streets of New Orleans. But how, and when, did this huge mid-winter party get started? Here’s a look at the history of Mardi Gras throughout the ages and across the nations.