Public Works crews will begin placing barricades Thursday at the start of the parade route (downtown area), starting at the intersection of Jefferson and Simcoe Streets, then alon

According to the Krewe's website, all the metered spaces in the Downtown area are free after 5 p.m. on weekday evenings. You can also park in either the Buchanan Street or Vermilion Street parking garage, but remember to get there before 6 p.m. when the roads close.

Workers will be placing barricades along the 4-mile Mardi Gras parade route in Lafayette as the first parade of the season, the Krewe of Rio, rolls Saturday night.

The Lafayette Police Department is making final preparations for the Mardi Gras parade season in the City of Lafayette. The barricades will be placed on the streets