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). Welcome to the Official Website of Town of Mamou in Mamou, LA! Mamou Mardi Gras. Begins: 3/1/2025 - 8:00am Ends: 3/4/2025 - 4:00 pm. Mamou Mardi Gras Events Schedule. Mamou Mardi Gras in downtown Mamou; MARCH 4, 2025. 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 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. 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! 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 There, at the American Legion where the antics began earlier in the morning, a communal gumbo is served to the crowd. It’s the perfect ending to a wild, unforgettable, and authentic way to mark Mardi Gras. Pro Tip: Mamou is about three and a half hours northwest of New Orleans. You’ll likely want to stay the evening after all the Mardi Gras 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 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. 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 Over the three-day celebration, Mamou will feature music on the northside and southside stages. On the southside, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys will play Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ferral Manuel and Wild Rice Band will perform from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. On Monday, the bands will perform under 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. Feb 18, 2023, 11:00 AM – Feb 21, 2023, 4:00 AM. South End of 6th Street in Mamou, 6th St, Mamou, LA 70554, USA A cajun band plays for the Mardi Gras and the farm owners after a stop to sing, dance and chase a chicken during the Tee Mamou Women's Courir de Mardi Gras, Saturday, March 1, 2025. The 37th annual Tee-Mamou Iota Mardi Gras Folk Life Festival is fast approaching and we can't wait to see you there! Full event information can and entertainment schedule can be found below. Mardi Gras 2025 Welcome to the Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival! This year marks the 37th anniversary of the festival in downtown 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. It’s also her first time ever in Louisiana. Tuesday, March 4 - Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival - Downtown Iota - Festivities kick off at 9:00 am and go until the streets are cleared at 5:00 pm. IotaMardiGras.com. EVANGELINE PARISH. Saturday, March 1 - Mamou Mardi Gras - Downtown Mamou. 11:00 am, it's Steve Riley on stage, followed by Ferral Manuel at 2:30 pm. Watch this TV Feature on Mardi Gras in Mamou Cajun migrates from mamou, louisiana to chicago. During my first visit to Fred’s Lounge in 2009, I met Ron and Pam Williams of Chicago. They stayed on the dance floor. They have been visiting Mamou, Louisiana and coming to Fred’s for 30 years. 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