It's been more than a hundred years since Lafayette's first king of Mardi Gras was crowned, and now a new King Gabriel and Queen Evangeline are ready to don the crowns and continue one of Lafayette's ...

The peek of Mardi Gras celebration is here. “It’s an exciting time to celebrate with family and friends. It’s a great celebration that we have each year here in Lafayette,” says Dr. Thomas Montgomery.

Evangeline “Vangie” B. Gabriel, (71), of Hayward, CA, died on September 12, 2025 in the loving presence of her family. She was born September 20, 1953 in Laoag City, Philippines to the late Juan and ...

Evangeline Gabriel died peacefully, surrounded by family, Saturday night February 2 at Fellowship Terrace in Whitehall. She was 95 years old and was predeceased by her loving, dear husband of 68 years ...

It’s official — Pothier Jean Voorhies III (better known as PJ) and Ann-Riley Louise Lane will reign over Lafayette Mardi Gras 2015 as King Gabriel LXXVI (76th) and Queen Evangeline LXXVI. Lafayette’s ...

Mardi Gras in Lafayette is just a fun filled, family-friendly event that draws tens of thousands of people to the city with costumes, parades, and carnival rides. It’s just fun for everyone, young and ...

King Gabriel and Queen Evangline LXXX are in the midst of their Mardi Gras festivities this weekend. The royalty of the Southwest Mardi Gras Association gave interviews to the media last week.