After 25 years, Randall Mann is stepping down from his position as leader of Le Festival de Mardi Gras in Lafayette.

The festival is an annual event that brings in revenue for the Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association to hold Carnival festivities throughout Acadiana. 

Chris Foreman has worked as the Entertainment Coordinator for the festival and will now take over Mann’s position. 

He says he look forwards to taking the lead and bringing fresh and new ideas to the fair grounds.