Category: Press Releases
Natchitoches, LA —Enjoy a day of family-friendly Mardi Gras fun in historic Natchitoches on Saturday, February 21 with lots of great FREE things to do.
MARDI GRAS MAGIC BEGINS AT 2:00 PM
On festival day, the streets of Natchitoches will be swarming with purple, green and gold. The Krewe of Wag-uns Parade, featuring children, pets, Mardi Gras music and costumed interpreters will kick-off activities at 2 pm.
Throughout the day, fun for the whole family can be found. Special entertainment includes Jelly the Clown with LAFF-CO (Louisiana Association of Family Fun — Clown Organization) who will entertain children with balloon art and magic shows. The Natchitoches Parish Library will be downtown with their bookmobile providing Mardi Gras masks for children to decorate and give away free beads. A children’s area will be provided behind Exchange Bank with inflatable jumpers, a rock wall and bungee jumps. The Northwestern Theatre Out on a Limb Improv Troupe will provide entertainment for children and adults with interactive skits and performances.
Musical entertainment will be provided by Carlos and Them Jazz Catz.
Anyone interested in participating in the Krewe of Wag-uns parade should meet at the Bank of Montgomery parking lot, located at 814 Washington Street, at 1 pm. Pets should be on a leash and owners must be present at all times. No ATVs are permitted. Golf carts are permissible if driven by an adult. Children may ride scooters, bicycles, wagons, etc, and must be accompanied by an adult. Decorations and candy will not be provided. Some throws will be provided and participants are encouraged to bring their own; however, they are not required. Awards will be given for the best pet costume and best decorated children’s entry.
For more information on the Krewe of Wag-uns Parade call Arleen Mayeux at (318) 352-5834 or (866) 254-7279 or Lanie Maggio-Adkins at (318) 352-6894.
KREWE OF DIONYSUS MARDI GRAS PARADE BEGINS AT 5:30 PM
The Krewe of Dionysos, one of the local Mardi Gras Krewes, will host their annual Mardi Gras Parade. The parade will begin on the east side of Natchitoches at 5:30 p.m. and continue to downtown Natchitoches.
The parade consists of approximately 50 units with 9 super floats. The floats will carry costumed riders who will throw trinkets, beads and candy. Lights and music add to the excitement of the parade.
Downtown businesses will be open for meals and shopping. So stop, shop, and say hello to all the shop owners and staff.
For more information about Mardi Gras events or other upcoming events, contact the Natchitoches Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 259-1714 or log on our website at www.natchitoches.net.
