Krewe of Carnivale en Rio

04/11/2026

Don't want to miss out on the fun at the next Rio Ball? Join the Krewe while our membership is open!

03/26/2026

Interested in joining the Krewe of Rio? Grab a friend and visit with Rio members at The 4509 Lounge. $2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ new member fee waived through April 30th! 🤑
Details ⬇️

https://riolafayette.com/join-us/

03/11/2026

Join the Krewe of Rio today! 💜💛💚🎭

https://riolafayette.com/join-us/

03/02/2026

Lafayette Friends...now that the Mardi Gras balls are over, do you have dresses available to donate? Too many ball gowns hanging in your closet and need to make some space for next year?

Our Krewe of Rio Royalty Court is partnering with The Butterfly Effect of Acadiana! We are collecting long dresses (can be new or gently loved), shoes, & accessories (clutches, jewelry, etc)

📍Drop off location:
Title Tag Pros
2800 W. Pinhook Rd, Suite 1

Thank you!

We are NOW ACCEPTING PROM DRESS DONATIONS for high school teens across Acadiana 💖
Help us make prom possible for girls who deserve to feel beautiful, confident, and celebrated.
📍 Drop-Off Locations:
✨ New Day PCS
✨ Title Tag Pros
✨ Ann Rausch State Farm
✨ All participating Home Bank locations
(See flyer for full addresses & hours.)
Dresses will be given away: 🗓 March 14
⏰ 11am–5pm
📍 Girard Park Gym
💚 Free dresses for all high school teens with ID
🎁 Free gift for the first 100 teens
Change starts with one drop.
Donate a dress. Change a life.
www.ButterflyEffectProm.com⁠�

02/11/2026

Congratulations Devon Jasper for catching one of the six special golden maracas! Happy Mardi Gras! 💚💛💜🎭🪇

02/08/2026

Thank you Scott Clause and the The Daily Advertiser for coverage of Krewe of Rio Parada 2026! You captured some amazing photos!

PHOTOS RIO Mardi Gras Parade

02/08/2026

Lafayette, you did not disappoint!! Thank you for attending...you definitely brought the energy last night. This year's crowd may have been the largest yet!!

We would also like to thank all of the other participants that joined in with our float line up last night. And, thanks to our krewe members for capturing some great photos of the crowd.

Want to join the fun? Become a member today and ride in next year's parade! https://riolafayette.com/join-us/

More photos coming soon!

02/07/2026

Lafayette, are you ready? Floats are on their way to Pontiac point! We will see you tonight - we roll at 6:30pm. 💚💛💜

02/07/2026

Today is the day and the forecast is beautiful with loads of fun!! See you tonight Lafayette!! We roll at 6:30pm!!
💚💜💛🎭☀️

10/31/2025

We would like to thank all of the sponsors for the 2025 Krewe of Rio Golf Tournament which was recently held in September. Donations were made to Make a Wish Foundation and Acadiana Animal Aid.

King Sponsors:

Gulf Coast Bank
Advanced Energy Services
Brenda and Ernie Franz
M T Properties
Carl J Rachal, APLC
Courtesy Lincoln
Right at Home and Fast Test Labs
Vanoil Completion Systems

Queen Sponsors:

Delane's Fine Jewlery
Dayries Consulting Services
Lines Made Simple
Sugar Float
Line One

Royal Court Sponsors:

B Rachal Consulting
Legacy Cooling and Heating
Dream Castle

Drink Carts:

Superior AV Solutions
Joyce Beckwith

Swag Bag Items:

Ace Specialties
Hebert’s Specialty Meats
United Way
Krewe of Rio

Pictured below is our Queen Isabel XXI, Monique Rachal, holding one of many animals waiting to be adopted into a loving home.

10/27/2025

A new route for parades this year! Check it out 💜💚💛