Children's Day Parade
Fri, Feb 13
|Lake Charles
The 2026 Mardi Gras Children’s Parade held on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM is a family-friendly highlight of the Mardi Gras season!
Time & Location
Feb 13, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Lake Charles, 900 Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
About the event
The 2026 Mardi Gras Children’s Parade held on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM is a family-friendly highlight of the Mardi Gras season! As one of the longest and most well-attended parades leading up to Mardi Gras Day, this event is bursting with youthful energy and excitement. Children of Mardi Gras Krewe members, youth organizations, and businesses geared toward kids join local businesses and organizations to bring this festive parade to life.
Parade Route
The parade begins at the Lake Charles Event Center and travels south on Ryan Street, concluding at Sale Road.
Participant Information
Entry Deadline: Forms are due by February 2nd, 2026.