Krewe of Adonis Kicks Off East St. Mary Mardi Gras Parades

Five days of parades continue in the region

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Krewe of Adonis Parade in Morgan City on Friday marked the start of five straight days of Mardi Gras parades in East St. Mary, Louisiana. The parades will continue on Saturday with the Krewe of Dionysus Parade in Berwick.

Why it matters

Mardi Gras is a major cultural event in Louisiana, with parades and celebrations taking place across the state. The East St. Mary region has a long tradition of Mardi Gras parades that bring the community together and attract visitors to the area.

The details

The Krewe of Adonis Parade in Morgan City on Friday kicked off the five-day stretch of Mardi Gras parades in East St. Mary. The Krewe of Dionysus Parade in Berwick will take place on Saturday at 2 p.m., with the procession lining up on Gilmore Drive and traveling through several streets before disbanding at Berwick Junior High School.

  • The Krewe of Adonis Parade took place on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • The Krewe of Dionysus Parade is scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2026 at 2 p.m.

The players

Krewe of Adonis

A Mardi Gras krewe that organizes a parade in Morgan City as part of the East St. Mary Mardi Gras celebrations.

Krewe of Dionysus

A Mardi Gras krewe that organizes a parade in Berwick as part of the East St. Mary Mardi Gras celebrations.

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What’s next

The Mardi Gras parades in East St. Mary will continue on Sunday, February 16, 2026 with the Krewe of Attakapas Parade in Franklin.

The takeaway

The Mardi Gras celebrations in East St. Mary are an important annual tradition that bring the community together and showcase the region's rich cultural heritage.