one year old Drelen Guillory, son of Raymond and Aishia Guillory of Lake CHarles, scoops up some candy during the 35th Annual Lake Charles Mardi Gras Chicken Run. Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Creole parade and concert at the Lake Charles Mardi Gras Chicken Run on Sat. Jan, 30 & 31.

Kickoff Party on Sat. Jan. 30 at KPC Hall #141, 2526 Opelousas St. with Lil' Nate & Chris Ardoin.

Follow the parade of horses, ATVs, and floats along the Lake Charles Civic Center on Jan. 31. Parade leaves at 12 noon. After the parade, enjoy a Mardi Gras Concert featuring JPaul, Chris Ardoin, Keith Frank and more!

Admission to the concert for $15 adults, $5 for 12yrs & under, Free for 5yrs & under.

Horses must pre-register, deadline for registration is 11 a.m. morning of event. There is a $5 fee per horse & per ATV. $20 per float. There will also a free general public float available to ride.