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Traditionally known as Courir de Mardi Gras, festivities occur in towns throughout central Louisiana’s Cajun Country. 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 (Feb. 25, 2020). A cajun tradition. In addition to Mamou, several towns in the prairies of south-central Louisiana put on similar Mardi Gras celebrations.The tradition faded in the 1930s and 1940, but the Cajun Renaissance of the 1960s help revive the rides. Mamou’s celebration is Courir de Mardi Gras, which loosely translates to Mardi Gras Run. It begins in the wee hours of the morning when the event’s capitaine greets costumed men — and only men as tradition dictate — from across the community. They arrive on horseback, foot, or even by truck. MAMOU, La. (WAFB) - Everyone knows that Mardi Gras kicks off early in Mamou. It’s one of south Louisiana’s most unique Mardi Gras celebrations where the bird is the word and, some say, it is Once they have circled the Town, making 30+ stops, they return to the center of Town and everybody dances, and of course, they drink. The [Mardi Gras] song is not about drinking, only about their travels and the charity for the Gumbo. There is music for the Mamou Mardi Gras Song; my cousin was the man who sang it and played the triangle. Mamou. The Courir de Mardi Gras in Mamou is one of the biggest celebrations of its kind in Louisiana, after its revival in the 1960s. This traditional run allows only men who are fully costumed and masked. Many participants ride horses on this run, while others opt to get ferried by a trailer in the rear of the group. The Mamou Mardi Gras is a Carnival celebration that takes place in the town of Mamou, Louisiana. It is one of the largest and most well-known Mardi Gras celebrations in the state, and attracts visitors from all over the world. The Mamou Mardi Gras has been occurring annually since 18th century, and is celebrated on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Kevin Fontenot, who has been a part of Mamou Mardi Gras for over 20 years, said, “If we do away with old traditions, people forget their past. We have had hard times. Now, we get to enjoy the The town of Mamou has a traditional Courir de Mardi Gras, one that introduced much of the world to the concept when Anthony Bourdain participated in an episode of Parts Unknown. 7 a.m. - Mamou Courir de Mardi Gras leaves from the American Legion Hall on Main St. Performing at the Traffic Light on 6th & Main Streets. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Traditional Cajun Music. 1 p.m. - Jamie Berzas & the Cajun Tradition Band until Mardi Gras returns Dance for a Chicken: The Cajun Mardi Gras. By Pat Mire . Mardi Gras celebrations assume the shape of a community and immediately reflect the strong conservative and innovative spirit needed for a healthy society. One Mardi Gras tradition which is often misunderstood and usually profoundly affects the sensibilities of outsiders is the rural Mardi Gras The Mamou Mardi Gras tradition continues on Fat Tuesday.MORE: WAFB on Instagram: WAFB on Facebook HER 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. Cajun and Creole music indigenous to Louisiana is played year-round, but to some younger generations and the less-informed, it is referred to simply as Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade. March 1 at 11 a.m. Youngsville. Queen Evangeline’s Parade. March 3 at 6 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. King Gabriel’s Parade. March 4 at 10 a.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade. March 4 at 1 p.m. Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field. Lafourche Parish parades The small town of Mamou in southwest Louisiana celebrates Mardi Gras with its own unique flair. The town’s Mardi Gras parade is known for its decorated floats and costumed revelers, and it is one of the few Mardi Gras celebrations that still features traditional Cajun music. More than a dozen south Louisiana prarie Cajun and Creole communities celebrate Fat Tuesday with a traditional courir de Mardi Gras, a day of unbridled festivity before the restraint of Lent. Many of the customs associated with the Cajun country Mardi Gras can be traced back to ancient European rituals,passed down for generations through many The Twin Cities’ Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras parade will celebrate its 42nd year of Mardi Gras tradition and flavor in the Twin Cities in 2025. The Twin Cities' Krewe of Janus Parade has entertained revelers since 1984 who eagerly gather along the 3.8-mile route through West Monroe and Monroe. Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Mamou with a range of lively events, including mardi gras parades, parties, live music, and delicious food. Join in the celebration and let the good times roll! Mamou Mardi Gras in downtown Mamou; MARCH 4, 2025. Mamou Mardi Gras Parade; No Limit Riders Mardi Gras Run; IBERIA PARISH. FEBRUARY 2, 2025. Bayou Mardi Gras Parade is the first Mardi Gras Parade For a large part of Louisiana, this isn’t the true Mardi Gras. We’re talking about local Cajun Mardi Gras—complete with a chicken chase! Cajun Mardi Gras, or Courir de Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday Run), has been a staple in southern Louisiana for hundreds of years. The tradition dates back to 17th-century Europe; Europeans who settled in the
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