Definitive Shreveport Mardi Gras Schedule for 2027: Every Parade, Bal, and Event

Mardi Gras krewes in Shreveport are busy getting ready for the big season coming up in just a few months. It will soon be time to welcome visitors from all over the region for these great family fun events.

Northwest Louisiana hosts so many Mardi Gras events each year. The 2027 schedule is packed with parades, bals, and family-friendly events stretching from mid-January through Fat Tuesday.

February 9 is Fat Tuesday in 2027 and that is one of the earliest dates for Mardi Gras, so that means the parades and events will be much earlier this season.

Carnival season begins on January 2, 2027 with the Twelfth Night celebrations.

Why Is Mardi Gras So Early This Year

It's a little bit complicated, but the Mardi Gras date depends on Easter, which is determined by the lunar cycle. Easter falls on March 28 in 2027. So you push the schedule for Mardi Gras back 40 days from Easter which is when Lent begins.

Mardi Gras Represents Final Partying Before Lent Begins

Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras always happens the day before Ash Wednesday which is the start of Lent and the 40 days many folks fast or make sacrifices in preparation for the Easter celebration.

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Could Weather Impact Mardi Gras in 2027

Since the parades will be so much earlier in the year, we should be ready for any kind of weather. February weather in Louisiana is very unpredictable. We could see very cold temps. But we could also have warm weather. It's too soon to tell what's in store for our area. Your best bet is to prepare for everything. Be sure to wear layers and bring rain gear and maybe even a heavy coat.