MARDI GRAS MUSEUM OF IMPERIAL CALCASIEU

With its huge collection of costumes, this museum is one of the most important in Louisiana. You'll learn about the rules of Mardi Gras, its history, the importance of the event in Lake Charles, the different krewes, how each one works, and you'll see many of the brightest and most extravagant costumes. You will also learn that Lake Charles has the second largest Mardi Gras parade after New Orleans.