Rayne Mardi Gras parade plans near completion

RAYNE - A number of Mardi Gras events and parties have already taken place, a couple Rayne events remain to be enjoyed in the coming weeks.
Parades, after-party events and more can be enjoyed by the entire family to the following local celebrations:
Rayne Mardi Gras Parade
& Celebration
The Fifth Annual Rayne Mardi Gras Parade and After Party Celebration will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, for the citizens of Rayne by the Rayne Chamber of Commerce and City of Rayne.
The parade is slated for 3 p.m. as it will roll down South Adams and The Boulevard before turning onto Oak Street near the Police Station headed for the Frog Festival Pavilion where the after-party will be enjoyed until 6 p.m.
Everyone is invited to participate and be part of the fun, family safe parade with a float, trailer, vehicle or walk.
To be honored during the parade is Grand Marshal Nikki Link and Junior Grand Marshal Brandon Auguillard, who will take their special place during the parade.
All participants must complete the entry form available at the Rayne Chamber Office (107 Oak Street) during regular business hours.
Businesses, school organizations, civic and church clubs, dance troupes, school bands, elected officials, local and parish-wide, are invited to participate for a $25 fee.
All political candidates running for any office can also participate for a $75 fee.
The “After Parade Party” will be held again this year, immediately following the parade at the Frog Festival Pavilion, between 4 and 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to come enjoy a “Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Cook-off” entries, BBQ hamburgers, cold drinks, live music and more, all at no admission.
The Chamber is now taking entries for the Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Cook-off. Entry fee is only $25 per team of businesses, non-profit organizations or individuals.
Gumbo dishes will be judged with plaques given to the first, second and third place finishers, plus a “People’s Choice” award (voted by the public for $1 each). An entry form with rules and regulations are also available at the Chamber office.
The public will be able to sample the gumbo entries for only a $5 sampling fee.
All entry forms are available at the Chamber office at 334-2332 or Brian Mouton at 781-6343.
Krewe of King & Queen
Extraordinaire
The Krewe of King & Queen Extraordinaire, in partnership with the City of Rayne, will host their Third Annual Mardi Gras Parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, Feb. 25, in Rayne at 4 p.m. where the 2020 king and queen will be honored.
The entire family is invited to participate in the exciting, family-focused, energetic, costume-filled Mardi Gras parade and after-party events at the Frog Festival Pavilion.
The parade route will remain the same as last year, with vehicles and approved entries beginning and ending at Frog Festival Drive.
The purpose of the annual event is to facilitate a safe, fun-filled, family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration that honors the history, legacy and pride of traditional Rayne Mardi Gras
The Mardi Gras parade will be filled with traditional Mardi Gras costumes, floats, dance teams, side-by-side vehicles and decorated vehicles as they roll through the streets of Rayne.
Everyone’s invited to participate in the parade including businesses, school organizations, church groups, dance teams, school bands, elected officials local and parish-wide.
Beginning at the Frog Festival Pavilion at 3 p.m., the parade will head south until Harrop, then north on The Boulevard and ending at the Pavilion where the follow-up festivities will be enjoyed.
Delicious food, music, a swing-out contest, dance team competition and much more will be provided for the entire community and participating Mardi Gras revelers.
Admission is free for the entire family to enjoy a variety of events included for Mardi Gras day.
Anyone having questions concerning the events or would like to make a donation to ensure a most successful Mardi Gras celebration are asked to contact Ryan Breaux (337-304-2004), Ludy Bellard (337-322-5520) or any Krewe of Kings and Queens member.