Mardi Gras parades kick off in Houma, Louisiana

Crowds gather for the first weekend of Terrebonne and Lafourche's annual festivities.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The first weekend of Mardi Gras parades in Houma, Louisiana saw large crowds gather to celebrate the annual festivities in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes. The parades featured colorful floats, marching bands, and revelers throwing beads and other trinkets to the onlookers.

Why it matters

Mardi Gras is a major cultural event in southern Louisiana, drawing thousands of visitors each year to the region. The parades in Houma are an important part of the celebrations, showcasing the local community's traditions and bringing economic activity to the area.

The details

The Mardi Gras parades in Houma kicked off on February 6th and ran through February 9th. The parades featured dozens of floats decorated with intricate designs, as well as marching bands, dance troupes, and other performers. Crowds lined the streets to catch beads, doubloons, and other trinkets thrown by parade participants.

  • The parades ran from February 6-9, 2026.
  • The festivities are an annual tradition in Houma, Louisiana.

The players

Terrebonne Parish

The county where the city of Houma is located, and a major center of Mardi Gras celebrations in Louisiana.

Lafourche Parish

The neighboring county to Terrebonne, also hosting Mardi Gras parades that are part of the first weekend of festivities.

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What’s next

The Mardi Gras celebrations in Houma will continue with more parades and events leading up to Fat Tuesday on February 25, 2026.

The takeaway

The first weekend of Mardi Gras parades in Houma showcased the vibrant cultural traditions of southern Louisiana, drawing large crowds and kicking off the annual festivities in the region.