Mardi Gras 2016 in Downtown Covington

Mardi Gras 2016 in Downtown Covington

On Lundi Gras (that’s Monday), Columbia Street Rock N Blues Cafe presents The Grahawk Band and the Washitaw Nation Mardi Gras Indians for The Rampart Revival Show. Featuring Music, Dancing, Drinks, Food and Costume Contest, show begins at 7 p.m. with a $10 cover.

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Krewe of Covington Lions Club Parade rolls through downtown Covington Mardi Gras Day at 10:00 a.m., following the same route as the Krewe of Olympia – see route here.  The Covington Lions Club has brought the celebration of Mardi Gras to downtown Covington since 1959.

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Mystic Krewe of Covington follows the Lions Club Parade. Founded in 1951 by the Knights of Columbus, this krewe was once called the “Krewe of KaaCee.”  Have a very safe and happy Mardi Gras from Covington Weekly! Laissez les bons temps rouler!