EUNICE, La. (KLFY) — The Courir de Mardi Gras tradition is still celebrated in Cajun Country, along with its traditional costumes. However, there are few traditional costume makers left.

Across central and south Louisiana, groups of men dress in fringed costumes, funny hats and ... As they make their journey, called the Courir de Mardi Gras (French for Fat Tuesday run), they ...

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.

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 ...