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Mardi Gras Magic in Lake Charles, LA: Largest Celebration Outside New Orleans

Experience the vibrant Mardi Gras celebration in Lake Charles, Louisiana, which begins on Twelfth Night, January 6. The highlight events ramp up during Mardi Gras weekend, March 4-8. Lake Charles boasts the largest Mardi Gras outside New Orleans, with nearly 60 krewes. It's the only place in Louisiana to see all royal kings, queens, and courts in their elaborate costumes during the Royal Gala on March 7, the night before Fat Tuesday!

For a full schedule of Mardi Gras events—including parades, kids' activities, canine costume contests, gumbo cook-offs, and more—visit www.swlamardigras.com.

Mardi Gras hotel packages: www.visitlakecharles.org/visitors/mardigraspackages

Hotel & Food
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    Relive the golden era of record stores, where music lovers spent hours flipping through vinyl and spinning tracks on turntables. This timeless experience is thriving right in downtown Lake Charles at Album Addict, tucked inside Cedar Chest Antiques. If youre passionate about music like I am, this spot is a must-visit for vintage and new records to enjoy at home with friends. Strolling through the front of the antique store, surrounded by global treasures from bygone eras—like a pristine 1950s

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    Discover Mardi Gras Like Never Before! Two words that epitomize fun in Lake Charles: MARDI GRAS! The season evokes parades, king cakes, beads, masquerades, and zydeco music. These elements create a vibrant celebration, with Southwest Louisianas Mardi Gras history as rich as king cake filling. Immerse yourself in Mardi Gras traditions at the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu, located at 809 Kirby Street on the second floor of the historic Central School Building.    The muse

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    Experience the vibrant energy of Mardi Gras in Lake Charles! The festivities peak on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, a city holiday featuring parades and events throughout the weekend. Heres your authoritative guide to all scheduled activities. 2019 Mardi Gras Schedule Event names link to details and routes where available. Thursday, February 28 Lighted Boat Parade7:00 PMCivic Center Seawall CANCELED: City of Sulphur Mardi Gras Parade6:00 PM (canceled)Cypress Street Friday, March 1 Merchants Para