The King Gabriel Parade began rolling in the Hub City at 10 a.m. It made its way to Downtown Lafayette where the royalty did their annual toast that commenced festivities for the day. 

Gabriel LXXX King of Carnival, Dr. Thomas Joseph Montgomery, is well known in the medical field. Queen Evangeline LXXX  Madeline Busch, 19, is known for her very special talent, singing. 

They rolled through the city as Mardi Gras revelers from all over participated in all the fun. Many parade-goers in the crowd said they enjoyed all of the beads, bands and floats. 

The King’s Parade was followed by the Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade at 1 p.m. and the Independent Parade at 2:30 p.m.