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.

While some have pointed out that the costumes — and especially those of Cajun Mardi Gras with their pointed capuchon hats — bear a striking resemblance to the ensembles worn by the Ku Klux ...

The courir de Mardi Gras, which is Cajun French for “Mardi Gras Run ... Design’s courir de Mardi Gras costumes range in style from basic — fringe only on the arms and legs — to ones ...

Cajun Mardi Gras, or Courir de Mardi Gras, is rooted in old-world traditions brought over from Europe. Participants don elaborate, homemade costumes, with masks that conceal their identities ...

Cajun Country ... which is led by the "capitaine" of Mardi Gras. During the run, participants are dressed in traditional, celebratory costumes consisting of fringed clothing, bizarre masks ...

"They might have a birthday themed Mardi Gras party, or an engagement party and they come in and buy costumes all year round." Vacajun uses their own unique fabric to give more Cajun variety to ...

JENNINGS, La. (KPLC) - Jennings kicked off Mardi Gras celebrations with a chicken run and costume contest. Teaching children about Cajun culture is what the Cajun French Music Association wants to ...

But while the costumes, music and beads often ... cake party or provide the next king cake. Mardi Gras food is deeply connected to the region’s Cajun and Creole culinary traditions.

A parade, gumbo cook-off, live music, dancing, and classic Cajun eats will bring ... Head to Summa Restaurant & Pub for a Mardi Gras Party complete with gumbo, costumes, dancing and of course ...

The courir de Mardi Gras, which is Cajun French for “Mardi Gras Run ... Participants are still required to wear a traditional costume today, which includes a long-sleeve shirt, pants ...