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The Lake Charles Downtown Business Association will present the 2023 Mardi Gras Block Party on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, from Noon until 8:00 pm. A free, safe, family-friendly parade viewing area will be provided with covered seating and a food truck court on the Southeast corner of Broad and Ryan Streets. Broad Street between Ryan and Bilbo will be closed to traffic and will be the location of Live Music, arts and Craft Vendors, and plenty of activities for the family. Of course, the Downtown Restaurants and Shops will be open for business for festival attendees’ enjoyment.
Enjoy live music on the Broad Street Stage from Brandon Broussard & Chez Des Bon Temps, Last Minute Big Band and Chubby Carrier and The Bayou Swamp Band. Festival-goers can enjoy a premium experience by purchasing VIP passes which include Mardi Gras Brunch at Panorama Music House and admission to the upstairs viewing area overlooking the outdoor stage.
🎶Music & Parade Line Up🎶
1 p.m. Brandon Broussard Chez des Bon Temps
2 p.m. Jeeps on Parade
3:30 p.m. Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band
5 p.m. Krewe of Krewe’s Parade
7:30 p.m. Last Minute Big Band
8:30 p.m. After Party @ Panorama with Zydecane
🎨Art Vendors🎨
Monica Brown Art
Veronica Lopez – Lavet Face & Body Artist
🍴Food Trucks🍴
Creole Hidden Garden
Soul Sisters Food and Catering
Oh Taste and See
Citizens Choice
Crazy Cajun Tamales
Kona Ice
🥳Children’s Museum of SWLA🥳
Giant jenga, bubble machine, Tic-Tac-Toe, sidewalk chalk, color sheets, and more.
🎫VIP PARTY🎫
VIP tickets include a Mardi Gras Brunch Buffet @ Panorama Music House and admission to the upstairs VIP area all day with a complimentary cocktail and buffet in the exclusive rooftop bar overlooking outdoor stage, private bar and restroom, as well as free entry to after party. Buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/3Y83UbL
📧General info: Jay Ecker at [email protected]
📧Sponsor info: [email protected]
📧Vendor info: [email protected]
🤝Thank you to our sponsors: Children’s Museum, Junior League of Lake Charles, Lake Charles Toyota, Upscale Productions, Killer Dye, Panorama Music House, Krewe de Charlie Sioux

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