As they make their journey, called the Courir de Mardi Gras (French for Fat Tuesday run), they'll dance and sing for homeowners, collect vegetables from neighbors, play pranks on each other ...

However, the most authentic Louisiana Mardi Gras traditions and celebrations can be found in Cajun Country during Courir de Mardi Gras. Cajun Country, or Acadiana, is a region in South Central ...

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 ...

“You got to come experience it to understand.” On Mardi Gras in southwest Louisiana, some people will take part in the Cajun ...

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 ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Basile’s Mardi Gras celebration or “Courir de Mardi Gras” is as unique as they come, with traditions dating back generations. “It’s been going on for many more years than I ...

Well-known traditions of New Orleans Mardi Gras are a version of historic celebrations, but true Cajun tradition is found in Courir de Mardi Gras.

On Mardi Gras in southwest Louisiana, some people will take part in the Cajun French tradition of the Courir de Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday Run. These rural processions, with links to rituals from ...

Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and all the Gulf Coast NEW ORLEANS -- Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and across the Gulf Coast, with ...