Krewe of Good Times   

2019 Mardi Gras Season Events

These are the events we will participate in as a Krewe.  The full list of SWLA Mardi Gras events is on the home page.

 

 

12th Night

Saturday, January 6, 2019

Lake Charles Civic Center

Specifics (seating and advance tickets) will be announced and confirmed on KOGT Facebook page. Please come out and cheer on the 2018 Court as they have their final farewell. Also at this event we need to show our spirit to regain the Spirit Stick. Family friendly event, fun for all!

 

 

Krewe of Good Times Children's Ball

Saturday, February 2, 2019

Wesley UMC Event Hall

 

This year's Children's ball theme is Under the Sea.

 

King Cake Party

Saturday, February 2, 2019

Specifics will be announced and confirmed on our FB page.

 

8th Annual Mardi Gras Ball

Saturday, February 16, 2019, 7pm – 12pm

West Cal Event Center in Sulphur

The attire is formal, so ladies come show off your glitz and glamour, and men come rocking in your tuxedos. The theme is Dirty Dancing. Everyone needs a ticket to enter. Members will receive tickets at King Cake Party, along with table arrangements. Additional tickets can be purchased at the King Cake Party for $20 each.

 

City of Sulphur Mardi Gras Parade
Thursday, February 28, 2019, 6:00 PM
Cypress Street through the S-Curve to South Huntington Street

This parade has been cancelled due to weather.

 

 

Merchant’s Parade

Friday, March 1, 2019
Lineup at 4:00pm, Parade starts at 6:00pm
Cost is $100 to register a business which allows for 10 riders.
NO vehicles allowed in staging area.

 

Gumbo Cook-Off

Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 8:00am – 2:00pm

Lake Charles Civic Center

Be there EARLY!!! -This is where we, as a whole, have to work super hard to get our spirit stick back.

 

Children's Parade

Sunday, March 3, 2019

Lineup at Noon, Parade rolls at 3:30

Lake Charles Civic Center

A purple, green and gold parade for the young and young at heart.
Have your child make 2 posters to put on each side of the float!
Pizza will be provided, members can bring finger foods to share.
Come prepared for the long wait by packing activities, snacks, drinks, etc. Krewe shirts must be worn.

THIS IS A NON ALCOHOL EVENT. NO vehicles allowed in staging area. 

 

 

Royal Gala

Monday, March 4, 2019 at 7pm

Lake Charles Civic Center 

“The Cinderella Moment” of the season features the 2019 courts of more than 60 Krewes with Kings, Queens, Royal Dukes, Duchesses, Captains, & Jesters. Come out and Support the Krewe of Good Times 2019 Royal Court. Tickets will be sold at the door and in advance.

 

  

Second Line Stroll (walking parade)

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Downtown Lake Charles

$5.00 per person or $50 for group of 10 or more. 10:00am line up on Mill St. - must be lined up by Noon 1:00pm parade starts If anyone wants to enter please get with Becky or Evonne

 

Jeeps on Parade

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Downtown Lake Charles

$10 per jeep Line Up begins on Mill St. at Noon. Must be in line by 1:00pm. Parade starts at 2:00pm

 

Krewe of Krewe's Parade

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Downtown Lake Charles

Line up begins at 4:00pm. Must be in line by 5:00pm

This is an ALL DAY EVENT – MUST earn your points to be able to ride.  EACH rider will need 2-3 CASES of throws (beads, Moon Pies, etc).

NO VEHICLES ALLOWED in staging area.