The Courir de Mardi Gras (Cajun French pronunciation: [kuɾiɾ d maɾdi ɡɾa], French pronunciation: [kuʁiʁ də maʁdi ɡʁa]) is a traditional Mardi Gras event held in many Cajun and Creole communities of French Louisiana on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.

Discover the unique and diverse Cajun Mardi Gras traditions including the Courir de Mardi Gras. Experience Mardi Gras the Cajun way!

The Cajun Mardi Gras, or Courir de Mardi Gras, has been a staple in southern Louisiana for hundreds of years. We talk about the history behind the festivities—including the chicken chase!

20 hours ago · Unlike the more commercialized Mardi Gras of New Orleans, Cajun Mardi Gras, or Courir de Mardi Gras, is rooted in old-world traditions brought over from Europe. Participants don elaborate ...

Jan 8, 2025 · The music heard at rural Mardi Gras is Louisiana French music called Cajun, Creole, or zydeco music—played and enjoyed by people from all walks of life and who call southwest Louisiana home.

Then there's the Courir de Mardi Gras in central Louisiana, also known as Cajun Mardi Gras. What Is a Courir de Mardi Gras Celebration? This one-of-a-kind Mardi Gras celebration is older than the state itself.

Feb 3, 2023 · In the Cajun tradition, the Courir de Mardi Gras features homemade costumes. These costumes are distinctive and ancient, designed by the Cajun's ancestors in medieval France to mock the fancy...

Feb 18, 2023 · Cajun Mardi Gras, also known as Courir de Mardi Gras, offers a unique and traditional celebration distinct from New Orleans' Mardi Gras. When you think of Mardi Gras, New Orleans probably comes to mind, and for good reason.

Jan 8, 2024 · Mardi Gras, in the Cajun tradition, is not merely a visual spectacle; it’s a sensory delight. Traditional Mardi Gras music, accompanied by lively dance forms, elevates the festivities, creating a vibrant soundscape that becomes an integral part of Courir de Mardi Gras.

Join us in Eunice for one of the most unique and colorful celebrations of Mardi Gras in all of Louisiana! Hosted by Le Vieux Mardi Gras de Cajuns, Inc., the Courir de Mardi Gras is a time-honored tradition that brings the vibrant culture and spirit of the Cajun community to life.