Lafayette, Louisiana is host to numerous Mardi Gras events, including parades, balls, a festival and more. The Lafayette Mardi Gras parades in 2024 feature numerous krewes and are organized by the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association. Krewes include the Krewe of Rio, Krewe of Bonaparte, Krewe of Gabriel, Krewe of Apollo and more. The festival is at Cajun Field in Lafayette.