March 5, 2019 is the date of this year’s annual Mardi Gras celebration which is a major cause for celebration by tourists and locals of Lafayette alike. While we all enjoy “passing a good time” during the perennial festival which takes place on the week of “Fat Tuesday,” the day before the Lenten season officially […]
Rick Chappuis and John Swift, Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association
Lafayette, Louisiana’s tradition of celebrating Mardi Gras is legendary. In this episode of Discover Lafayette, Rick Chappuis and John Swift, Past President and current President, respectively, of the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association (“Greater Southwest”), discuss with host, Jan Swift, the history of Mardi Gras in Lafayette and how their volunteer-led association coordinates this […]