Courir de Mardi Gras is rooted in French medieval history ... Peasants would dress-up in costumes, which were designed to be a mockery of the nobility's fashion, and go from wealthy house to ...

While many think of parades, beads and floats, the Cajun Mardi Gras, particularly the Courir de Mardi Gras, offers a uniquely different experience. The tradition of Mardi Gras began as a Catholic ...

(KPLC) - Basile’s Mardi Gras celebration or “Courir de Mardi Gras” is as unique as they come ... As for the shirts and pants, they served the same purpose, mocking the fancy costumes worn by royals.

CANKTON, La. — The small town of Cankton came alive on Saturday for its 5th annual *Courir de Mardi Gras*, a beloved tradition that blends fun, excitement, and a bit of wildness. “I just love ...

Andrew and his wife Kylie Jo Miller said they run the Courir De Mardi Gras every year ... shredded them up and made costumes, so nobody could recognize who they were. They wanted to have ...

is a region in South Central Louisiana and is where Courir de Mardi Gras has been celebrated for hundreds of years. During the run, participants are dressed in traditional, celebratory costumes ...