OUACHITA PARISH (KTVE/KARD) — On Saturday, February 11, 2023, the 40th Annual Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade will take place in Ouachita Parish, La. The schedule of festivities will take place as listed in the table below.
| Event | Details |
| Krewe of Janus Children’s Mardi Gras Parade | Registration will take place at 9 AM, with floats lining up at 9:30 AM and the parade rolling at 10 AM. This event will take place at Pecanland Mall. |
| Downtown West Monroe Mardi Gras Festivities | The event will take place at 11 AM. |
| Krewe of Paws Mardi Gras Pet Parade | Registration will begin at 11 AM, followed by float and costume judging at noon. The parade will roll at 1 PM. |
| Jester Jog Color 5K | The event will take place in Alley Park. All finishers receive a medal, shirt, and sunglasses. Proceeds benefit the Downtown West Monroe Revitalization Group. |
| Downtown Monroe Mardi Gras Bash | The Masur Museum of Art will have a free mask-making pop-up. Go DJ Kidd will be providing live entertainment, and Kitchen Cooking and Kona Ice will be selling food and treats. |
| Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade | The parade will roll at 6 pm starting in West Monroe at 1118 Natchitoches Street and ending in Monroe on Oliver Road. Leading the parade are this year’s grand marshals, Internation Powerlifting Champions Kasee Sketoe and Karson Oliver. |
