Lawrence, Kansas
- May 21, 2026
Photo Gallery: The 2025 Mardi Gras Parade
Sometimes it rains on Mardi Gras, but that doesn't keep the band from bringing a joyful noise to Downtown Lawrence. The newly formed River Brass
Photo Gallery: The 2024 Mardi Gras parade
Mardi Gras is always, in our opinion, the best (and loudest) day of the year for live music in Lawrence, Kansas. What started as a
Photo Gallery: The 2023 Mardi Gras Parade
After a long COVID hiatus, the Mardi Gras returned back to Downtown Lawrence in all of its loud, colorful glory. This time, revelers gathered outside
The Mardi Gras Parade is coming back!
*In best Professor Farnsworth voice* Good news, everyone! The Mardi Gras Parade is officially back! We confirmed the news earlier this week with the
Photo Gallery: The 2020 Mardi Gras Parade
The 2020 Mardi Gras Parade / Photo by Fally Afani There's nothing like a big, colorful commotion to break up a grey winter. On Tuesday,
Photo Gallery: 2019 Mardi Gras Parade
It looks like the annual Mardi Gras Parade is still going strong, despite a few challenges. Noticeably absent from this year's festivities were the creators
Photo Gallery: The 2018 Mardi Gras Parade
A dreary winter gave way to sunny skies and jovial music as the Mardi Gras Parade erupted Downtown on Tuesday. Lawrencians got to show their
Photo Gallery: The 2017 Mardi Gras Parade
If you're a true Lawrencian, then you knew that Tuesday was truly the most wonderful (and most LFK) time of the year. This is when
Photo Gallery: The 2016 Mardi Gras Parade
Mardi Gras has made a name for itself as the most colorful time of year in Downtown Lawrence, and this year’s holiday was no different.