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The Cajun Mardi Gras Song, known in Cajun French as "La Danse de Mardi Gras" or "La [Vieille] Chanson de Mardi Gras," is a mainstay in Cajun Mardi Gras celebrations, and an important piece in the repertoire of any traditional Cajun music band. The Mardi Gras Song is most commonly heard within the context of a traditional Cajun Mardi Gras run Album: Play Traditional Cajun Music Vol. I et II. Album: Play Traditional Cajun Music Vol. I et II. The Courir de Mardi Gras dress up in brightly colored costumes and ride horseback, around the Town to ask the farmers for a donation to make Gumbo when they return to the center of town. The wives traditionally make the Gumbo. The Captain of the Mardi Gras tells them to hold back and wait til he gives the signal to stampede onto the farm. Provided to YouTube by CDBabyLa Chanson Du Mardi Gras (Cajun, Louisiane, Usa) · Lucie TherrienChansons Traditionnelles & Originaux/French, English, Spanish, Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesChanson De Mardi Gras · Hadley J. Castille · Louisiana Cajun Band · Dewey BalfaCajun Swamp Fiddler℗ 1993 Swallo The Tee Mamou version of "La Chanson de Mardi Gras" is believed to have its origins in a French song from about 400 years ago. "Rural Mardi Gras: Iota Louisiana Though the households to be visited along the route are pre-arranged, the capitaine asks permission from the head of the house for the Mardi Gras to enter. The Cajun Mardi Gras Song, known in Cajun French as "La Danse de Mardi Gras" or "La [Vieille] Chanson de Mardi Gras," is a mainstay in Cajun Mardi Gras celebrations, and an important piece in the repertoire of any traditional Cajun Music band. "This song is sung once a year during the traditional « Courir » (running) of Mardi Gras. In rural Cadien (Cajun) Louisiana, horsemen would organize on Mardi Gras day. Under the directions of the Capitaine, they would visit the surrounding farmsteads in search of ingredients for a communal gumbo. Les Mardi Gras s'en vient de tout partout Tout le tour autour du moyeu Ça passe eine fois par an Demander la charité Quand même si c'est eine patate Eine patate et des grattons www.cajunlyrics.com Les Mardi Gras sont d'sus un grand voyage Tout le tour autour du moyeu Ça passe eine fois par an Demander la charité Quand même si c'est eine On pense que la version de Tee Mamou de "La Chanson de Mardi Gras" a son origine dans une chanson française d'il y a environ 400 ans. " Mardi Gras rural: Iota Louisiana Bien que les maisons à visiter soient pré-arrangées, le capitaine demande la permission au maître de maison pour que les mardis gras entrent. The Mardi Gras song, known in the local Cajun French as "La Danse de Mardi Gras" and "La Vieille Chanson de Mardi Gras ", [30] is a traditional tune sung by the participants, although the exact lyrics vary greatly from town to town. It's commonly referred to as "the real Mardi Gras." The main event in a Cajun Country Mardi Gras is the traditional courir or “run” led by the capitaine of the Mardi Gras. Costumed and masked participants on horseback, foot or trailer make their way through the neighborhood performing another ancient ritual: begging. Yes, begging! La chanson de Mardi Gras de Basile Chanson de Mardi Gras (Français cajun) Capitaine: Capitaine, capitaine, voyage ton flag et hale ton camp. Chorus: Tout le tour autour du moyeu. Capitaine: La route est grande, la nuit est longue, et les belles sont pas invitées.* C'est les Mardi Gras, ça vient une fois par an demander la charité. Une fois In Tee-Mamou, the capitaine raises a flag to let Mardi Gras runners know to dismount their trucks and approach the house, chanting a traditional begging song called Le chanson de Mardi Gras. This community hosts one of the most remarkable celebrations, which draws many visitors to events on the Saturday preceding Fat Tuesday. He leads his army house to house as the revelers beg the homeowners for food, as there’s a communal gumbo at the end of the day. There’s also a traditional song that the participants sing, called "La Danse de Mardi Gras" and "La Vieille Chanson de Mardi Gras." La chanson de Mardi Gras de Basile Mardi Gras Song (Cajun French) Capitaine: Capitaine, capitaine, voyage ton flag et hale ton camp. Chorus: Tout le tour autour du moyeu. La Vieille Chanson De Mardi Gras Lyrics: Les Mardi Gras s'en vient de tout partout / Tout alentour le tour du moyeu / Ca passe une fois par an, demande la charite / Quan-meme ca c'est une patate The Mardi Gras song, known in the local Cajun French as "La Danse de Mardi Gras" and "La Vieille Chanson de Mardi Gras ", [30] is a traditional tune sung by the participants, although the exact lyrics vary greatly from town to town. Here's the schedule for Eunice: The 3rd Annual Zyde Gras returns to St. Landry Courthouse Square on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 2:00 PM TO 5:00 PM. This year’s celebration will feature Keith Mardi Gras is celebrated in Louisiana (United States), especially in New Orleans every year on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, the day Lent begins. This song, also known as La [Vieille] Chanson de Mardi Gras, is possibly the oldest song in the Cajun repertoire.
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