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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. Courir de Mardi Gras is Louisiana French for "Fat Tuesday Run". Today, the Eunice Courir de Mardi Gras has more than 2,000 participants, and it continues to increase each year. Eunice Courir de Mardi Gras. The Fat Tuesday event starts with check-in to get the dated patches that are collectors’ items and badges of honor for longtime participants. The courir is more than 15 miles traversed alongside fellow Rooted in French medieval history and brought to Louisiana in the 19th century, Courir de Mardi Gras has many rituals that come together in a celebration on Fat Tuesday. 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 In the 19th century, the Courir de Mardi Gras was held in L’Anse de ‘Prien Noir. Today, both men and women take part to chase chickens and beg for gumbo ingredients from their neighbors. Tee Mamou-Iota. This tradition in Tee Mamou/Iota features an all-women run the Saturday before Mardi Gras day, when the all-men run takes place. Courir de Mardi Gras and parade in Church Point. Courir kicks of at 8 am and ends downtown at a parade at 1:30 pm; MARCH 4, 2025. Tee Mamou courir de Mardi Gras in Iota will be held in Downtown Eunice Lil’ Mardi Gras. March 1 at 3 p.m. Eunice. Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade. March 4 at 11 a.m. Opelousas. Courir de Mardi Gras Parade & Chicken Run. March 4 at 3 p.m. Eunice. St. Mary Parish parades Originating in 19th-century Louisiana, Courir de Mardi Gras’ history is rooted in the medieval traditions of France.This Cajun celebration serves as an early springtime renewal, a communal event that sets it apart from the more urban, carnival-style, Mardi Gras festivities that are more widely known in cities like New Orleans. Les Jeunes and L'il Mardi Gras runs for children are on Sunday as well as an old time boucherie (hog butchering). The Eunice Courir de Mardi Gras dates back from when the town was first established in the late 19th century. The Courir was abandoned for a few years during World War II, but in 1946 a small band of riders revived the tradition. Sunday, March 2 – 63rd Annual Church Point Saddle Tramp Rider’s Club Courir de Mardi Gras – 1036 E Ebey – Saddle Tramp Clubhouse, Church Point.Courir begins at 8 a.m. and ends downtown for Courir de Mardi Gras' medieval European roots. Courir de Mardi Gras is rooted in French medieval history and is comprised of many rituals in order to celebrate Fat Tuesday, which is a holiday that The 63rd Annual Saddle Tramp Riders Club/Church Point Courir de Mardi Gras will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Our full day event is one fluid route, but is comprised of a traditional Courir de Mardi Gras (Country Route) (8am-1:00pm),and a Parade down Main Street in the Town of Church Point (1pm-3:30pm). The Courir will stop at several Farmhouses along the route to collect ingredients for Head out to Cankton located just south of Sunset for a rural Mardi Gras celebration you’re sure to enjoy. Held on the Saturday before Mardi Gras itself, this event will feature live music, a gumbo cook-off, a chicken run, and a trail ride. Tickets start at $10 for each event (tickets are needed for each event) and gumbo cook-off teams are $60. All proceeds benefit the Louisiana Special Olympics. T he courir de Mardi Gras (literally to “run” Mardi Gras) is a rural and lesser-known Cajun counterpart to urban celebrations of Fat Tuesday in such cities as New Orleans and Lafayette. For the courir , disguised revelers convene before dawn at a predetermined locale, typically a participant’s farmstead. Join us in celebrating Mardi Gras at Prospect Point Brewery! Your $10 registration fee will benefit The Women’s Giving Circle Courir de Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday run). This tradition in Louisiana has folks riding horses across the countryside to gather ingredients for a gumbo! Find tickets & information for Miss Courir de Mardi Gras Pageant + Vendors Market. happening at 2310 N Sherman St, Jennings, LA 70546-3830, United States, Jennings, LA on Sun, 23 Feb, 2025 at 09:00 am CST. The whole family can participate in this interactive event where the Basile Mardi Gras Association shares in the medieval traditions of the Courir de Mardi Gras. Disguised revelers, led by Le Capitaine and singing La Chanson de Mardi Gras will make their way through the historic village begging for the ingredients to make a gumbo. 10 a.m. It's Mardi Gras Y'all Tis the season for excitement and cherished traditions! From vibrant parades and lively street dances to indulgent King Cake and the excitement of traditional Courir de Mardi Gras, Jeff Davis Parish is the perfect place to celebrate Mardi Gras season. Experience the spirit of the season in every corner of our South Louisiana is gearing up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season and there are several parades and parties that will roll through the streets of Baton Rouge in celebration. LOCATION; Courir de Originating in 19th-century Louisiana, Courir de Mardi Gras’ history is rooted in the medieval traditions of France.This Cajun celebration serves as an early springtime renewal, a communal event that sets it apart from the more urban, carnival-style, Mardi Gras festivities that are more widely known in cities like New Orleans. Find tickets & information for The 20th (!) Annual Faquetaique Courir de Mardi Gras. happening at 872 Highway 758, Eunice, LA 70535-7980, United States, Chataignier, LA on Tue, 04 Mar, 2025 at 08:00 am CST.
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