NEW IBERIA, La. --- The Iberia Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau invites you to experience our famous attractions, world renowned cuisine, contagious music, sizzling events and people who never meet a stranger. Join us and savor the difference in Iberia Parish!

Feb. 1, 2015 - Krewe of Ezana Jeanerette Mardi Gras Parade - Mardi Gras parade, with marching bands, dance groups, Mardi Gras Royalty and lots of throws. Martin Luther King, Canal and Main Streets, Jeanerette, Sun. 1 - 3 p.m., 337-276-4933.

Feb. 1 - March 6, 2015 -  The World Will Move Exhibit - The Jeanerette Museum is hosting the traveling exhibit, The World Will Move: Civil Rights and Public Transportation in Louisiana 1860s-1950s. The exhibit from the Louisiana State Museum uses vintage photographs, prints, newspaper articles and artifacts to tell the story of African Americans who challenged discrimination on streetcars, steamboats, trains and buses. The museum will also present photographs of local transportation. Jeanerette Museum, 500 E. Main St., Jeanerette, Tues. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 337-276-4408, JeaneretteMuseum.com, Facebook.com/Pages/Jeanerette-Museum

Feb. 2,  2015 - Cajun Ground Hog Day - Pierre C. Shadeaux, Iberia's Cajun Groundhog, emerges to predict weather...short summer or long spring. Student essay contest winners presented, childrens choirs, proclamations read, and more. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, Mon. 7:30 - 8 a.m., 337-365-6773, IberiaNet.com

Feb. 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 2015 - Teche Area Farmers Market -

Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2015 - GLC Farmers Market - Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies and other items grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time. GLC Meat Market, 211 N. Main St., Loreauville, Wed. 2 - 6 p.m., 337-577-9160, GlcRanch.com/Glc-Meat-Market, Facebook.com/pages/Gonsoulin-Land-and-Cattle

Feb. 14, 2015 - Jeanerette Farmers Market - Locally grown foods and handmade items. Jeanerette City Park, Tarleton Street, Sat. 8 a.m. - noon, 337-276-4293, JeaneretteChamber.org, Facebook.com/JeaneretteChamberofCommerce

Feb. 14, 2015 - Lake Fausse Pointe State Park Mardi Gras Parade - Mardi Gras parade with marching bands, dance groups, music. Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, 5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville, 2 p.m., 888-677-7200, Crt.state.la.us/louisiana-state-parks, Facebook.com/pages/Lake-Fausse-Pointe-State-Park

Feb. 17, 2015 - Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade - Annual Mardi Gras parade with lots of floats, bands, dance groups, Mardi Gras royalty, Grand Marshal and tons of throws. Elaborate and colorful costumes. Highway 90 and College Road, Jeanerette, 11 a.m., 337-365-8185, Facebook.com/MonAmi.GrandMarais 

Feb. 17, 2015 - Krewe of Coteau Mardi Gras Parade - Mardi Gras parade with marching bands, dance groups, music. Francis Romero Memorial Park and LA 88, Coteau, 1 p.m., 337-577-5099.

Feb. 17, 2015 - Family Affair Mardi Gras Parade - Mardi Gras parade with marching bands, dance groups, music. Main Street, Loreauville, 2 p.m., 337-229-6001. 

Feb. 19, 2015 - An Informance by Musician David Greely - David Greely, a traditional French Louisiana musician and founding fiddler of the Mamou Playboys, will present what he calls "an informance," a free program of musical excerpts and stories reflecting his personal musical perspective of Shadows-on-the-Teche's history. Shadows Visitor Center, 320 E. Main St., New Iberia, Thurs. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., 337-369-6446, ShadowsOnTheTeche.org, Facebook.com/ShadowsontheTeche

Feb. 21 - 22, 2015 - TABASCOŽ Shootout Soccer Tournament - Competitive soccer tournament offered to all Louisiana D1 teams, concessions. Louisiana Pepperplex, 611 Sucrose Dr., New Iberia,  Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 337-365-9336, IberiaSoccer.net

Feb. 28, 2015 - Showtunes Sing-Along - Envision daBerry invites everyone to participate in belting their favorite musicals in a piano lounge-style setting. Free admission. Des Amis Dining and Catering, 225 W. Main St., New Iberia, Sat. 7 - 11 p.m., Daberry.org, Facebook.com/pages/Envision-da-Berry