The Krewe of Dionysos has announced that its 2026 Mardi Gras parade will roll through the community on Saturday, Feb. 14 beginning at 6 p.m.
Organizers are inviting krewes, community groups, and organizations interested in participating to submit parade participation forms online through the Krewe of Dionysos website. The required “Parade Participation Form” is available at kreweofdionysos.com/parade/#sign-up.
Parade officials also announced that the parade route has been changed back to its original route for the 2026 event.
- Starts: River South Commons parking lot (Bealls Outlet/Ollie’s area)
- Right onto South Drive
- Left onto Keyser Avenue
- Crosses the Keyser Bridge over the Cane River
- Right onto Jefferson Street, continuing to Front Street (through the Historic District)
- Left onto Texas Street
- Left onto Second Street
- Ends at Church Street
Groups with questions about parade participation are encouraged to contact parade coordinator Leonard Sarpy via email.
The annual Krewe of Dionysos parade is a staple of the local Mardi Gras season and is expected to draw spectators and participants from across the area.