PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 30, 2023

Krewe de Riviere Contact: Judy Babb
Email: twincitieskdr@yahoo.com

CVB Contact: Alana Cooper
Phone: 318.387.5691
E-mail: acooper@monroe-westmonroe.org

Krewe de Riviere Mardi Gras Parade Rolls in on February 4th

Monroe-West Monroe, LA– Krewe de Riviere rolls into Monroe-West Monroe for a day filled with all things Mardi Gras on February 4th! Enjoy over 50 separate entries in the parade including 21 floats, dance groups, riding groups and more. Check out all the events happening below!

Krewe de Riviere Children’s & Pet Parade – 10 AM
Join the Krewe for the second annual Children’s & Pet Parade at the Downtown RiverMarket! Prizes will be awarded for Best Pet Costume & Best Children’s Float.

Mardi Gras Madness – 11 AM
Enjoy a day filled with fun at the RiverMarket! Browse food trucks, vendors, bands, mask making stations, and plenty of activities for the kids.

2023 Krewe de Riviere Parade – 5 PM
Get ready to roll! The parade will begin 5 PM starting at West Monroe High School and end at the RiverMarket. Leading the parade is this year’s grand marshal, Miss Louisiana 2022, Gracie Reichman. You can also see appearances by this year’s King, DJ Davis, and Queen, Sandy Bates! Click here to view the full parade route.

Don’t miss out on any Mardi Gras events! You can view a full guide to Mardi Gras in Monroe-West Monroe here.

For more information, please visit krewederiviere.com or monroe-westmonroe.org.

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