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 ...

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 ...

Feel like dancing for a chicken? Traditionally known as courir de Mardi Gras, the chicken run is one of the rituals celebrated throughout central and southwest Louisiana on Fat Tuesday.

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 ...