Life comes at you fast sometimes, and in 2026 so does Mardi Gras. Mobile’s first parade rolls Jan. 30, Joe Cain Day comes up on Feb. 15 and Fat Tuesday follows on Feb. 17.

Here are the parades and other celebrations happening around Lafayette, LA., and Acadiana leading up to Mardi Gras 2026.

ASHEVILLE - All hail Queens Delia Bailey and Lois Jolly, the royals for the 2026 Asheville Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, falls on Feb. 17. In Catholic tradition, it's the last day of ...

Carnival season is just around the corner, and we have a list of parades, chicken runs, and events happening around Acadiana. Send information to news@katctv.com to add your event to this list. Le ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Laissez les bons temps rouler," or "Let the good times roll." Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is almost here, so prepare to revel in ...

Louisiana recognizes Fat Tuesday as a legal holiday, here's how the state celebrates from Cajun village gatherings to elaborate city-wide parades.

It takes dedication to pregame your pregame, but that’s what Mobile does when it comes to Mardi Gras. Yes, we’ve got a little time before the Conde Cavaliers kick off Mobile’s 2026 parading season Jan ...

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 28, 2026 CRESTVIEW, Fla. (WKRG) — With temperatures expected to plummet this weekend, Crestview has opted to reschedule the Mardi Gras parade set for ...