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2023 Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade Announced

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January 3, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mardi Gras Mambo NCAA Division 1 tournament returns; Dustin Poirier to serve as 2023 Mardi Gras Parade Grand Marshal

YOUNGSVILLE’S MAYOR KEN RITTER ANNOUNCED the City of Youngsville’s 2023 Mardi Gras Parade will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11AM. 

This year’s parade will coincide with the Mardi Gras Mambo NCAA Division 1 women’s fast pitch softball tournament, which will be held at the Youngsville Sports Complex, February 17-19.  The Mardi Gras Mambo softball tournament, hosted by Southeastern Louisiana University, will feature 10 teams from around the country and over 250 players.  Most of the participating teams are scheduled to ride in the parade.

MAYOR RITTER STATED, “I am excited to announce that Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier, American Professional Mixed Martial Artist and interim UFC Lightweight Champion and founder of The Good Fight Foundation, will be leading the parade as Grand Marshal. Dustin is a leader in and out of the MMA Octagon so we’re proud to spotlight his achievements and foundation during our Mardi Gras celebration.”

Parade permit applications must be completed online at Youngsville.us.  Deadline to enter the parade is Monday, February 13, 2023. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION begins Tuesday, January 3 through Friday, February 3, 2023. Parade permits for floats/ trucks pulling trailers cost $400 and single vehicles/dance schools cost $200. After February 3, 2023, permits for floats/trucks pulling trailers will increase to $500 and permits for single vehicles/dance schools increase to $300.  Trailers must be less than 40′ in length and must have sides not less than 4′ in height.  Double Decker Floats can be no higher than 13′.

The Parade will follow the same route this year, starting at the Youngsville Sports Complex on Savoy Road and ending at the Youngsville Sports Complex. For more info, visit Youngsville.us.

2022 Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade Announced

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CITY OF YOUNGSVILLE

January 10, 2022

MARDI GRAS SEASON IS BACK

YOUNGSVILLE’S MAYOR KEN RITTER ANNOUNCED the City of Youngsville’s Mardi Gras Parade will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 11AM.

Parade permit applications must be completed online at Youngsville.us.  Deadline to enter the parade is Monday February 21, 2022. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION begins Monday, January 10 through Friday, February 11, 2022. Parade permits for floats/ trucks pulling trailers cost $400 and single vehicles/dance schools cost $200. After February 11, 2022 permits for floats/trucks pulling trailers goes up to $500 and single vehicles/dance schools goes up to  $300.  Trailers must be less that 40′ in length and must have sides not less that 4′ in height.  Double Decker Floats can be no higher than 13′.

This year’s parade will coincide with the Mardi Gras Mambo NCAA Division 1 women’s fast pitch softball tournament, which will be held at the Youngsville Sports Complex, February 25-27.  The Mardi Gras Mambo softball tournament, hosted by Southeastern Louisiana University, will feature 10 teams from around the country and over 250 players.  Most of the participating teams are scheduled to ride in the parade.

MAYOR RITTER STATED, “Mardi Gras is back and I am pleased to announce the UL Lafayette Softball team will be leading this year’s parade. We are excited to watch them take on the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Mardi Gras Mambo softball tournament. The City of Youngsville is proud to continue offering this family friendly parade and we look forward to hosting a collegiate softball tournament the same weekend. We look forward to seeing you for the Mardi Gras Parade and the Mardi Gras Mambo in Youngsville, Where Life Is Sweeter!”

The Parade will take the same route this year, starting at the Youngsville Sports Complex on Savoy Road and ending at the Youngsville Sports Complex.

See the parade rules here.

See the parade route here with designated Family Friendly Alcohol Free Zone and port-a-let locations included:

A message from Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux & Youngsville Police Department:  Please make plans to arrive early for the parade. Several roads will be closing at 9:30am prior to the parade time or earlier if the traffic congestion warrants.

The following roads will be closed:
Hwy. 92/Verot School Rd.
Savoy Rd/Decon Rd.
Chemin Metairie/Guillott Rd.
Hwy. 89/Fortune Rd.
Bonin Rd./Fortune Rd.
Chemin Metairie/Fortune Rd.

Please note: NO trailers allowed to park along the parade route unless parked on private property.

For the latest information on the Mardi Gras Mambo NCAA Softball Tournament, visit YoungsvilleSportsComplex.com

Download the Mardi Gras Mambo Team Schedule.

 

 

2022 Mardi Gras Flag Raising Ceremony

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

YOUNGSVILLE’S MAYOR KEN RITTER ANNOUNCED TODAY, that Mardi Gras is back for 2022 and the City of Youngsville will officially kick off the Mardi Gras Season with a Mardi Gras flag raising ceremony Friday, January 7, 2022 at 12:30pm at Youngsville City Hall, 305 Iberia St.  Youngsville Mardi Gras krewes including Krewe Des Amis and Krewe La Vie Doux’s Mardi Gras flags will officially be raised at this time. Please join city officials and our two city krewes for this special celebration.  The Youngsville Mardi Gras parade will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 11am.  More details on the parade to follow. For up to date information, visit Youngsville.us.

Youngsville Sports Complex Announces 2022 Mardi Gras Mambo NCAA Softball Tournament

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The Youngsville Sports Complex is excited to announce the 2022 Mardi Gras Mambo, NCAA Collegiate Fast Pitch Softball Tournament will be held February 25-27, 2022.  The Mardi Gras Mambo, which is hosted by Southeastern Louisiana University, will feature 10 teams with over 250 players.  Five of the teams competing in the tournament are from Louisiana, with the remaining five teams traveling from universities around the country. Several teams are scheduled to ride in the Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade, which will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022.

One of the tournament highlights will feature Lafayette’s own UL Ragin Cajuns Softball as they take on Alabama Crimson Tide Softball, who recently competed in the 2021 Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City.

Louisiana Teams Include:
Southeastern University Lady Lions, Hammond, LA
UL Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns, Lafayette, LA
Nicholls State University Colonels, Thibodaux, LA
Louisiana Tech University Lady Techsters, Ruston, LA
Northwestern State University Lady Demons, Natchitoches, LA

National Teams Include:
Alabama Crimson Tide, Tuscaloosa, AL
St. Thomas Minnesota Tommies, St. Paul, MN
Eastern Illinois Panthers, Charleston, IL
Lipscomb University Bisons, Nashville, TN
Portland State Vikings, Portland, OR

Tim Robichaux, Youngsville Director of Parks and Recreation stated, “These collegiate softball teams are traveling to Youngsville to play against some of the best Division 1 competition in the country. We are grateful for the commitment from Coach Fremin and Southeastern University, who again chose the Youngsville Sports Complex as the host site for this event. We’re excited to welcome the players, coaches, and their families to Youngsville, especially during Mardi Gras.”

Tournament passes will provide access to all tournament games and will be available for purchase at a later date, only through the Youngsville Sports Complex. For the latest updates and information on the tournament, visit YoungsvilleSportsComplex.com.