Mardi Gras Parades, parties and balls! Fri, 01/03/2020 - 12:00am Its carnival season in northwest Louisiana. PARADES: Krewe of Sobek Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. Starts at the Fair Grounds. Krewe ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about Mardi Gras Parades, parties and balls!