15th Annual Lundi Gras Party Tonight In Lake Charles

Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band to headline the must-attend Mardi Gras celebration

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The 15th annual Lundi Gras Party is taking place tonight in Lake Charles, Louisiana, featuring a performance by renowned Zydeco musician Keith Frank and his band. The event, presented by Shucks On The Bayou, is expected to draw a large crowd to Cowboys Night Club for an evening of music, dancing, and Mardi Gras revelry.

Why it matters

The Lundi Gras Party has become a beloved tradition in Southwest Louisiana, marking the eve of Mardi Gras with a celebration of the region's unique Zydeco music and culture. As one of the biggest Mardi Gras events in the area, the party attracts locals and visitors alike, contributing to the vibrant Mardi Gras festivities in Lake Charles.

The details

The Lundi Gras Party first started in 2010 as a collaboration between Keith Frank and the radio host Mike Soileau. Over the years, it has grown into a must-attend event, with Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band delivering a marathon performance that keeps the dance floor packed for nearly three hours. This year's party is being presented by Shucks On The Bayou, a local restaurant, and will take place at Cowboys Night Club in Lake Charles.

  • The 15th annual Lundi Gras Party is happening tonight, February 16, 2026.
  • The event will start at 7:00 pm when the doors open at Cowboys Night Club.

The players

Keith Frank

A renowned Zydeco musician known as the "Zydeco Boss" who will be headlining the Lundi Gras Party with his band, the Soileau Zydeco Band.

Mike Soileau

A radio host who co-founded the Lundi Gras Party with Keith Frank back in 2010.

Shucks On The Bayou

A local restaurant in Lake Charles that is presenting the 15th annual Lundi Gras Party.

Cowboys Night Club

The venue hosting the 15th annual Lundi Gras Party in Lake Charles.

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What they’re saying

“It's going down tonight in Lake Charles. Here's what you need to know before you go.”

— Mike Soileau, Radio Host (929thelake.com)

What’s next

Advance tickets for the 15th annual Lundi Gras Party are being sold today at Cowboys Night Club until they run out. If tickets are sold out, attendees can still pay at the door when it opens at 7:00 pm.

The takeaway

The Lundi Gras Party has become a beloved tradition in Southwest Louisiana, celebrating the region's unique Zydeco music and culture on the eve of Mardi Gras. As one of the biggest Mardi Gras events in the area, the party attracts locals and visitors alike, contributing to the vibrant Mardi Gras festivities in Lake Charles.