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.