11am-5pm | Louisiana King Cake Festival!

201 Green Street, Downtown Thibodaux, LA

The Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade will kick off the festivities, where families can enter the parade or enjoy watching it make its way through downtown Thibodaux, showcasing vibrant costumes and festive floats. After the parade, the excitement continues with live music and delicious king cake tastings from your favorite local bakeries and bakers. The festival also offers live music, kids’ activities, and a variety of local vendors. It’s more than just a sweet celebration—it’s a chance for the community to come together and give back. Be sure to vote for your favorite king cake to win the Best of the Bayou King Cake Festival!

Hosted by the Lafourche Education Foundation, this annual family-friendly event supports educational initiatives in Lafourche Parish. By attending, you’re helping to fund scholarships, classroom resources, and literacy programs that make a lasting impact on local students and teachers.

Tickets $10 GA | $100 VIP ($25 from each VIP ticket goes directly to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, which provides free books to children from birth to age five)

Festival Schedule

10am: Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade

11am: Festival Begins

11:30am: Mayor Clement's Official Krewe Toast

11:30am-1:30pm: Nonc Nu and the Wild Matous

2:00pm-5:00pm: Watersedge Band

4pm: King Cake Winner Annoucement

More information at http://www.louisianakingcakefest.com