03-03-2025
Lafayette Police alter Mardi Gras parade times, cancel Independent Parade due to high winds
The Lafayette Police Department announced changes to the Mardi Gras day parade schedule due to forecasted winds, which are expected to reach 50 mph.
LPD said the King Gabriel parade will begin at 9 a.m., followed immediately by the Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival parade.
While those parades are still set, the Independent Parade is cancelled, LPD said.
Due to the high wind advisory, spectators are urged not to put up tents or canopies, as they pose a significant risk of becoming airborne and causing damage or injury.
LPD asks parade-goers to exercise caution regarding flying debris and unsecured lightweight objects such as signs, banners and flags. The National Weather Service is actively monitoring the situation.
This article originally appeared on Lafayette Daily Advertiser: Lafayette Police alter Mardi Gras parade schedule for high winds
