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Eunice, LA — Hosted by the City of Eunice, the 2026 Eunice Cajun Mardi Gras Festival returns Friday, February 13 through Tuesday, February 17, 2026, bringing five unforgettable days of music, culture, and Cajun tradition to the heart of Acadiana.
Recognized as one of Louisiana’s most authentic Mardi Gras celebrations, the festival continues to grow; now featuring two live music stages and welcoming visitors from across the country and around the world to experience this cherished rural tradition. What began generations ago as a local celebration has evolved into an international destination, while remaining deeply rooted in community, heritage, and the spirit of Cajun Mardi Gras.
Each year, thousands flock to Eunice to take part in traditional courir de Mardi Gras runs, parades, live Cajun and Zydeco performances, cultural demonstrations, family-friendly activities, and authentic foodways. From longtime locals to first-time visitors, festivalgoers are immersed in a one-of-a-kind experience that can only be found in Eunice.
With multiple stages, daily programming at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, and beloved events for all ages, the Eunice Cajun Mardi Gras Festival offers something for everyone, whether you’re dancing in front of the stage, learning a Cajun two-step, chasing chickens, or soaking in the sounds of Louisiana’s finest musicians.
This is more than a festival. It’s a living tradition, a community reunion, and a celebration of Cajun culture that continues to thrive year after year.
FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, February 13
Music
Liberty Stage
• Ory Michel & Co – 5:30 PM
• Wayne Toups – 8:30 PM
Fred Charlie Stage
• Mais Oui – 6 PM
• Swampland Revival – 8 PM
Jean Lafitte National Park
• Echoes of Acadie Film Screening – 11:00–11:40 AM
• Echoes of Acadie Film Screening – 1:00–1:40 PM
• Mardi Gras Museum Bingo – 2:00–3:00 PM
Saturday, February 14
Music
Liberty Stage
• Alex Jouichot & the Zydeco Band – 12 PM
• JoJo Reed & Harptilly Zydeco Band – 12 PM
• Morgan Lemelle & the Zydeco Playmakers – 2 PM
• Herman Leno & the Golden Wings – 4 PM
• Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin’ Cajuns – 6 PM
• Adam Leger Band – 8 PM
Fred Charlie Stage
• Lakeview Playboys – 10:30 AM
• Cameron Fontenot & Rhythm Aces – 12:30 PM
• Curtis Breads & the Bobo – 2:30 PM
• Fred Charlie & the Acadiana Cajuns – 4:30 PM
• Damon Troy & Louisiana Beat – 6:30 PM
Parades & Events
• Lil’ Mardi Gras Parade – 3 PM
• Basile Mardi Gras Show – 3:30 PM
Jean Lafitte National Park
• Cooking Demonstration – 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
• Cajun Dance Lesson (feat. Gil Courville) – 12:30 PM
• Mardi Gras Deco Bandstand – 1:30–2:30 PM
• Mardi Gras Trivia – 3:00–3:30 PM
• Dance for a Chicken Film Screening – 3:00–4:00 PM
Sunday, February 15
Music
Liberty Stage
• Ryan Simon & Acadien – 10 AM
• Regan Navarre & Louisiana Traditions – 12 PM
• Leroy Thomas & Zydeco Roadrunners – 2 PM
• Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express – 4 PM
Fred Charlie Stage
• Donny Broussard & Lil’ Lil’ Stars – 10:30 AM
• Troy LeJeune – 12:30 PM
• Lukas Meaux & Cajun Beat – 2:30 PM
Parades & Events
• Boucherie – 10 AM
• Paw Paw Parade – 3 PM
Jean Lafitte National Park
• Dance for a Chicken Film Screening – 10:00–11:00 AM
• T-Fer Jam – 11:30 AM–12:00 PM
• Kid Cooking Demonstration – 12:00–1:00 PM
• History of Mardi Gras Costumes Talk – 1:00–2:00 PM
• Mardi Gras Museum Bingo – 1:30–2:00 PM
• Adult Mardi Gras – 2:00–3:30 PM
Monday, February 16
Music
Liberty Stage
• Jordan Thibodeaux et Les Rôdailleurs – 2:30 PM
• Corey Ledet & Black Magic (feat. Louis Michot) – 4:30 PM
• Travis Matte & the Kingpins – 6:30 PM
• Rouge Krewe – 9 PM
Fred Charlie Stage
• Dikkit Frith – 3 PM
• Juke Huval Band – 5 PM
• Hunter Courville & Cajun Fever – 7 PM
Jean Lafitte National Park
• Dance for a Chicken Film Screening – 10:00–11:00 AM
• Spoons Jam – 11:00–11:30 AM
• Mardi Gras Song Lesson (feat. John Hirding) – 11:30 AM
• Cooking Demonstration – 12:30–1:30 PM
• Adult Capuchon Making – 2:00–3:00 PM
Tuesday, February 17 (Mardi Gras Day)
Music
Liberty Stage
• Wallace Trahan & Ride & Cryin’ – 9:30 AM
• Dylan Aucoin & the Judice Ramblers – 11:30 AM
• Paul Daigle & Cajun Gold – 1:30 PM
• Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys – 4 PM
• Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie – 6 PM
Fred Charlie Stage
• Robert Jardell & Pure Cajun – 10 AM
• Richard Leboeuf – 12 PM
• Friends Courage – 2 PM
Parades & Events
• Courir de Mardi Gras Parade – 3 PM
Jean Lafitte National Park
• Echoes of Acadie Film Screening – 10:00–10:40 AM
• Mardi Gras Bookworm Brunch – 10:30–11:30 AM
• Cooking Demonstration – 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
• Mardi Gras Trivia – 1:30–2:00 PM
The Eunice Cajun Mardi Gras Festival is hosted by the City of Eunice and is free and open to the public. For more information, schedules, and updates, visit eunicemardigras.com or follow the festival on social media.
Thanks,
Alicia Mire
Festival Director
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