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History of the Church Point Courir de Mardi Gras Elton Richard (left image) first formally organized the Church Point Courir de Mardi Gras in 1961. Until that point individual groups of men would ride horse back through the country on Mardi Gras Day begging for ingredients,or money with which to buy ingredients, for a communal gumbo. first formally organized the Church Point Courir de Mardi Gras in 1961. Until that point individual groups of men would ride horse back through the country on Mardi Gras Day begging for ingredients,or money with which to buy ingredients, for a communal gumbo. The first organized courir included approximately 400 horsemen. 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 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 and parade in Church Point. Courir kicks of at 8 am and ends downtown at a parade at 1:30 pm which reveals the secrets and history of the rural Mardi Gras run or Courir Participants in the Church Point Mardi Gras Courir hitch rides on trailers between the stops of the Church Point Courir de Mardi Gras, Sunday, February 27, 2022. PHOTO BY ROBIN MAY. churchpointmardigras.com Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday and popular cultural phenomenon that dates back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites. It's most famously celebrated with parades in New Orleans Welcome to the Official Site of the 63rd Annual Church Point Saddle Tramp Rider's Club, Inc. Courir De Mardi Gras March 2, 2025 For more information call 337 227 8023 2. Does the Town of Church Point organize the Mardi Gras parade? No, the town issues a permit to the Saddle Tramp Rider’s Club allowing a parade to go through the city limits of Church Point. 3. What is the rural route for the Courir de Mardi Gras? The rural route is decided on annually by Le Capitaine. The route can change from year to year. 1036 E Ebey Street, Church Point, LA) (Questions Regarding Sign-Up for Children's Run? Contact: Adrienne Bearb 337-230-2272) Saturday, March 1, 2025 Children's Mardi Gras Run (Saddle Tramp Clubhouse) Children 14 years and under $10.00 No Horses or Alcohol Allowed on Children's Mardi Gras Run 8:00-9:30 AM ~ Sign-Up/Late Registration 10:00 AM History; Communities; Did You Know? Board-Agendas / Meetings Industry Partners; Enewsletter Archives; Search. Search. Courir de Mardi Gras/Church Point LA, 70525 In 1883, a French priest, Rev. Auguste Vincente Eby arrived in the settlement of Church Point to take over the pastorship of the Catholic church. His first order of business was to build a new church structure – the existing one was built as a Jesuit missionary chapel years before. That task completed, Father Eby built a home for himself in 1887. Jan 18 – Rayne Frog Di Gras Grande Fete. Feb 15 – Rayne Mardi Gras Parade & After Party! Feb 22 – Courir de Mardi Gras de L’anse/Mermentau Cove. Mar 1 – LeJeune Cove Mardi Gras. Mar 1 – Krewe de Tee Foo – Morse. Mar 2 – Courir de Mardi Gras in Church Point. Mar 4 – Carnival D’ Acadie – Crowley Courir de Mardi Gras Come out to Vermilionville to experience a traditional Mardi Gras run Sunday, February 23, 2025. Sunday, Feb 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT Welcome to the Official Site of the 63rd Annual Church Point Saddle Tramp Rider's Club, Inc. Courir De Mardi Gras March 2, 2025 For more information call 337 227 8023 Church Point’s claim of the “Buggy Capital of the World” was secured in the 1920’s when many people traveled miles to attend services here. They are also famous for the authentic horseback Cajun-French “Courier de Mardi Gras” held the Sunday before the traditional Fat Tuesday. Address: 101 S. Main Street, Church Point, LA 70525 Entertainment: 1 stage - N,R,L Entertainment: CZ Variety Other Activities: traditional cajun mardi gras run (childrens sat.) (adult sun.) parade, carnival Visitors can peruse our extensively updated exhibits and find the museum an ideal place to enjoy this year’s Mardi Gras parade in Church Point. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Le Vieux Presbytère is also open to the public Monday through Friday from 11 am until 4 pm, on Saturdays from 11 am until 2 pm, and at other times by Welcome to the Official Site of the 62nd Annual Church Point Saddle Tramp Rider's Club, Inc. Courir De Mardi Gras February 11, 2024 For more information call 337 227 8023
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