Ruston Mardi Gras Parade & Festival "Jazzin' it Up"

Junior Auxiliary of Ruston is proud to present "Jazzin' it Up," 2018 Mardi Gras Parade & Festival. A family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration will start downtown in Railroad Park at 4pm with vendors, food trucks, music, and more! 

The parade will roll at 6pm and begin at the former Police Juror Complex Parking Lot on Alabama Avenue, navigate downtown to Trenton St, right on Park Ave, then Monroe Ave, to South Homer St and return to the parking lot on Alabama Ave.

After the parade, be sure to enjoy food trucks, vendors, and music in Railroad Park on Park Avenue until 9pm.

Junior Auxiliary welcomes the Krewe of Allegro King and Queen as Grand Marshals of this inaugural parade! Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Junior Auxiliary of Ruston is a 501(c)(3) non-profit service organization consisting of women who desire to make a lasting difference in the lives of those in their community, especially children. Our motto is "Care Today, Character Tomorrow." The Mardi Gras Parade & Festival serves as a fundraiser to support our many projects that directly impact the lives of children & families in our community. Thank you for your support!