NATCHITOCHES MARDI GRAS MAGIC.  Enjoy a day of family-friendly Mardi Gras fun in Natchitoches, including a children’s and pet parade, children’s activities, live entertainment and food vendors. Krewe of Wag-uns Children's  & Pet Parade is at 2 p.m., Pre-Parade activities from 3-6 p.m., Krewe of Dionysus Mardi Gras Parade begins at 5:30 p.m.