March 5 – Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade – Family-oriented Mardi Gras parade with floats, bands, dance groups, Mardi Gras royalty, Grand Marshal, elaborate and colorful costumes, and tons of beads and throws. Most original and ugly costumes. Hwy. 90 & College Rd., Jeanerette, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., (337) 365-8655