Mardi Gras &
Asian Cajun Village

This year we’re introducing Mardi Gras & Asian Cajun Village celebrates the unique story of Vietnamese refugees who settled in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, where they integrated with local Cajun culture to create a distinctive Asian-Cajun fusion. This innovative festival honors our shared agricultural heritage—both Mardi Gras and Lunar New Year mark the transition from winter’s scarcity to spring’s abundance, celebrating renewal and community resilience. And to top it all, it’s being held Valentine’s Day weekend. It’s going to be roaring great fun!

• Lunar New Year × Mardi Gras Parade

• Second Line Parade

• Asian Cajun-inspired food

• New Orleans music, including bands playing zydeco and R&B