courir de mardi gras

Here is the 2023 Mardi Gras parade schedule for Acadiana listed parish by parish.

A WAFB reporter went down to Mamou to get the "real" Mardi Gras experience and it was all captured on a video that is now going viral.

Rocky may not have been able to catch that chicken, but Cajuns sure can!

If you love chicken chases and gumbo, then put these events on your calendar for 2021

Hosted by LARC's Acadian Village from 8 am until noon.

Tradition is unstoppable. Literally.

Technology meets history in this 2015 video of a traditional Courir de Mardi Gras, which was filmed by drone in the rural country side of Acadiana.

The traditional rural celebration of Mardi Gras is quite different than it is in bigger cities and towns across Louisiana.

Mardi Gras is celebrated differently across the state. A new book captures the spirit of each very unique celebration.

To say Church Point Mardi Gras will be different this year would be an understatement.

The 4th annual Courir de Mardi Gras will be held at the Lafayette Farmer's and Artisans Market this Saturday, February 25, at Moncus Park.

Throwing beads or chasing chickens, which is your favorite way to spend Mardi Gras?

When you take away all the sparkle and shine of the fancy carnival, Mardi Gras in Cajun country involves colorful characters in costume and a whole lotta chicken chasing!

On Saturday, February 6th, before the annual Children's Parade, a special Mardi Gras celebration will be held at the Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market.

Watch this traditional Mardi Gras celebration in the rural areas of Louisiana - also known as a Courir de Mardi Gras. Fabulous and fascinating at the same time!

Some of our favorite Louisiana celebrations will be featured on Travel Channel's 'Trip Flip' TV series on Tuesday,June 2.

The annual Courir de Mardi Gras and Bal du Dumanche at Vermilionville will be held on Sunday, February 1 with the Basile Mardi Gras Association!

Country Mardi Gras is coming to the city with the arrival of the Courir de Mardi Gras at Vermilionville Feb. 16.