Royal Gala
Mon, Feb 16
|Lake Charles
Experience the glamour and grandeur of the 2026 Mardi Gras Royal Gala on Monday, February 16 at 7:00 PM, one of the crown jewels of Southwest Louisiana’s Mardi Gras celebrations!
Time & Location
Feb 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lake Charles, 900 Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
About the event
Experience the glamour and grandeur of the 2026 Mardi Gras Royal Gala on Monday, February 16 at 7:00 PM, one of the crown jewels of Southwest Louisiana’s Mardi Gras celebrations! This dazzling event features a lavish promenade of Krewe royalty, showcasing kings and queens, royal dukes and duchesses, captains, courtesans, and jesters—each draped in extravagant, museum-quality costumes that sparkle and shine.
As the second-largest Mardi Gras in Louisiana, the Royal Gala is an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and pure Mardi Gras magic. The magnificent procession of costumed royalty will captivate thousands of residents and visitors, offering a front-row seat to the elegance and pageantry that make Mardi Gras so special.
Admission
· $10 per person. Purchase your tickets in advance here.
Participation Information
· Entry Forms Due: All participation forms must be submitted by TBD.
· Entry Form: Coming soon.