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04-03-2025
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Two injured in shooting at Mamou Mardi Gras celebration Monday night
MAMOU, La. () – 2 people were injured Monday night at a Mamou Mardi Gras celebration concert. The shooting happened just after 10pm during the concert. Organizers of the event told KLFY News that 2 people were shot at during a fight. Both were taken to a local hospital with minor injuiries. Organizers say the shut down the concert and party immediately following the shooting. We've reached out to Mamou Police for more information into the investigation. We will update this story when more information is released. Two injured in shooting at Mamou Mardi Gras celebration Monday night Where to attend mass this Ash Wednesday Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras 2025: A day of merrymaking and celebration Pictures of Lafayette King Gabriel and Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival parades DeLauro rejects one-year stopgap spending bill backed by Republicans: 'Nonstarter' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
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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
