Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana

10/08/2026

💜💚💛 MEETING Reminder! 💜💚💛

MGSWLA meeting is Tuesday, October 13th at 6:00 PM at the CFMA Building!

See y’all there! 🎭

10/06/2026

🎭💜💚💛 WHY WAIT?!

Twelfth Night tickets are available EARLY! 🎟️✨
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2027-12th-night

Twelfth Night • January 2nd, 2027
📍 Lake Charles Event Center

Get your tickets before the rush! 💜💚💛

10/05/2026

💜💛💚⚜️ It’s PAGEANT TIME! ⚜️💚💛💜

Entry forms are NOW AVAILABLE for the 2027 Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana Queens Pageant on November 7th! 👑

All forms, agreements & fees are due October 25th.

👇 Find all the entry information in the original post and SHARE with someone who needs to enter! 💜💚💛

November 7th, 2026-MGSWLA Entry Forms are live
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The entry forms for the 2027 Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana Queens Pageant on November 7, 2026 are now available. Please select the appropriate age division below to complete the Jotform with the required information. Also, the Zero-Tolerance Agreement must be reviewed, signed, emailed to [email protected].

You may use Jotform for quick and easy fill or go to the Word or PDF link, download and fill out. Email to [email protected].

Entry Forms, Zero-Tolerance Agreement, and Paid Entry Fees all received will be confirmed contestant. Must have all required items in by October 25th, 2026.

Pageant is for 5 years old and up with Residential Requirements. Please review the entry form.

JOTFORM 5 Years to 12 Years Old Entry Form:
https://form.jotform.com/262114894843059

JOTFORM 13 Years and Older Entry Form:
https://form.jotform.com/262114724959059

Word Format Teen, Ms, Jr, Miss (13yrs and up):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vFib2xxrnxt45_Uz_lknG7xKPZSGyMKj/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106072729602516355417&rtpof=true&sd=true

PDF Format Teen, Ms, Jr, Miss (13yrs and up):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zDmyqjYggLbJbBci1ul-y9dvkMDrgf-3/view?usp=sharing

Word Format Tiny, Petite, Little, Deb (5yrs to 12yrs):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qMbrC9-aR64YDSnfHTkCDdYwf1gFTCvF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106072729602516355417&rtpof=true&sd=true

PDF Format Tiny, Petite, Little, Deb (5yrs to 12yrs):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W-PFKGj6oOO3K8zDdGGaRTwZ3X1DwiHJ/view?usp=sharing

Zero Tolderance Agreement, DOWNLOAD AND EMAIL TO [email protected]:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18yaErxpJvSWFTrGVuYrUGqODr9l9D_ma/view?usp=sharing

JOTFORM Zero-Tolerance Agreement (Required):
https://form.jotform.com/262133711246045

Email complete division entry form and Zero-Tolerance Agreement to [email protected]. Payment for Zeffy link is found on the appropriate age division form needed.

09/28/2026

💜💚💛 Mark your calendars! Mardi Gras season will be here before we know it! 🎭✨

🎟️ Twelfth Night tickets go on sale October 1st!
Get ready to kick off Mardi Gras 2027 with us! 🎉👑

09/22/2026

Never too soon for gumbo season! 🥘💜💚💛 Who’s ready?! 🙌

Registration is OPEN for the 30th Annual MGSWLA Gumbo Cookoff! Grab your team and come be part of one of our favorite Mardi Gras traditions! 🎭🏆

Get ready for the 2027 MGSWLA Gumbo Cookoff! 💜💚💛

We’re gearing up for the 30th Annual GUMBO COOKOFF, and we want YOU to be part of the celebration! 🥘🔥

👉 Registration is now OPEN!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/30th-annual-mardi-gras-gumbo-cook-off-2027-team-entry
Click the Zeffy registration link and complete the information form to get your team registered.

👨‍🍳 Gather your team. (4 people per team)
🥘 Bring your best gumbo recipe. (Chicken & Sausage, Seafood, or Wild Game)
🎭 Get your Mardi Gras spirit ready!
🏆 Let’s make the 30th Annual Gumbo Cookoff one to remember!

Let the countdown to GUMBO begin! 🎉🥘💜💚💛

09/19/2026

💜💚💛 SPONSOR OF THE MONTH 💜💚💛

A huge THANK YOU to Russie Rogers with Bayou A Dress For Less for all you do! Your support of Mardi Gras and our community means so much to MGSWLA! 🎭

We appreciate you!

09/08/2026

We had the opportunity to meet with Marvin Simon of Deep South Productions to present his Sponsorship Appreciation Plaque! He was voted sponsor of the month for August! We chased him down between jobs to present ! Even though he stays so busy he still finds time to take care of his community! Marvin Simon we truly appreciate all you do!!! 💜💚💛

09/04/2026

💜💚💛 Board Meeting Reminder 💛💚💜

MGSWLA Board Members — don’t forget our September meeting!

📅 Tuesday, September 8th
⏰ 6 PM
📍 CFMA Building

09/02/2026

👑✨ MGSWLA Queens Pageant Ball! ✨👑

Come out for a night of fun while supporting our Mardi Gras Queens! 💜💚💛

🎟️ Grab your tickets and tables before they’re gone!

📣📣10 DAYS LEFT TO GET YOUR TICKETS!📣📣

⚜️2026 Mardi Gras Queens Pageant Ball⚜️
Come join us to celebrate the amazing year that the Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana Queens have done representing our Mardi Gras krewes, community, and Mardi Gras traditions. This is an opportunity to get dressed up, dance, see beautiful queens in their regalia, and come pass a good time with wonderful people.
*BYOB...NO hard ice chests*

💜Saturday, September 19, 2026
💚Location: Louisiana Red Oak Event Venue, Sulphur, LA
💛Doors open at 6:00pm Presentation begins at 7:30pm Ball ends at 11:00pm
💜Attire: Guests, Cocktail attire, NO Jeans
💚Single Tickets $35 (limited tickets. First come first serve)
💛Tables $320 (Seats 10 people, 5 Available for Purchase)
💜Corkage fee $10 per person who brings in alcohol. (NO HARD ICE CHEST PER VENUE)
💚Deadline to purchase tickets will be Saturday September 12th, 2026.
💛This is an event to have fun and celebrate the beautiful and hard-working Mardi Gras of SWLA Queens....so get your dancing shoes on. There will be music, dancing, food to eat and graze on and $2 split the pot tickets for sale, and just to pass a good time.

Save the flyer and pass it on to your krewe, family, friends, and businesses. We would love to see yall there.

Link to purchase tickets or QR Code on flyer:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mardi-gras-swla-queens-pageant-ball--2026