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"Courir de Mardi Gras - Begging for gumbo ingredients 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 Tee Mamou courir de Mardi Gras in Iota will be held in Downtown Iota from 9 am to 5 pm; Le Festival de Mardi Gras is a carnival with rides, food and live music. Parades roll through festival Welcome to the Official Website of Town of Mamou in Mamou, LA! Calendar of Events. No matter what the season, there is always something going on in Town of Mamou.Keeping our residents informed of scheduled events and local happenings is important. There is music for the Mamou Mardi Gras Song; my cousin was the man who sang it and played the triangle. All cities / towns / communities have their own version of Mardi Gras Mamou has some nicknames, like Grande Mamou or Ti Mamou, and yes, Ti Mamou refers petite or small. But, we just call our Town, ‘Mamou’, pronounced , ‘Mah-moo Trailride leaves at 10 a.m. (Ride line up at 1008 7th St. - Mamou High School) All vehicles and floats must register. Only horses and floats on the ride - no atvs allowed The Courir de Mardi Gras starts early in downtown Mamou. The Mardi Gras riders, in their masks and colorful fringed costumes, gather just after dawn at the American Legion Hall in the small Cajun town of Mamou. For some, the non-stop party and drinking began the night before and will continue all Tuesday in a horseback ride through the rural 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 Mamou’s Courir de Mardi Gras is beginning at 7:30 a.m. The parade will roll at 10 a.m., following the run. After the parade there will be a trail ride. Festival International announces 2025 9:30 am – Festival Opening Ceremonies National Anthem. 10:00 am – Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco RoadRunners. 12:30 pm – Scotty Pousson & Pointe aux Loup Playboys. 1:00 pm – Les Tous Petit Mardi Gras (Children’s) 2:30 pm – Tee Mamou Iota Mardi Gras Parade Through Town . 3:00 pm – Blake Miller & The Old-Fashioned Aces. 5:00 pm 2/28* – Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras Parade/Red River Mardi Gras Bash II – Shreveport. MARCH. 3/2* – Lundi Gras Festival – New Orleans 3/2-3/3* – Cajun Mardi Gras Festival II – Eunice 3/2-3/3* – Le Festival de Mardi Gras II – Lafayette 3/3* – Carnival d’ Acadie – Crowley 3/3* – Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival Mardi Gras Children’s Parade - The 2025 Mardi Gras Children’s Parade held on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM is a family-friendly highlight of the Mardi Gras season! As one of the longest and most well-attended parades leading up to Mardi Gras Day, this event is bursting with youthful energy and excitement. Welcome to the Official Website of Town of Mamou in Mamou, LA! Calendar of Events. No matter what the season, there is always something going on in Town of Mamou.Keeping our residents informed of scheduled events and local happenings is important. All who run the Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras must wear traditional handmade costumes and masks. The Mardi Gras suits fashioned of colorful or motley fabric and fringe are topped by the tall, coneshaped hat called a capuchon which dates back to medieval times and symbolizes a mockery of the nobility. Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Festival. March 4, 2025. Downtown. Iota, LA 70543. Status: Updated 2/11/2025 Join to read more. The Tee-Mamou Iota Mardi Gras Folklife MARDI GRAS PARADE - February 1. For many, Mardi Gras parades are the best part of the festivities. Featuring colorful costumes and creatively designed floats, the Mardi Gras Parade entrants will partake in the historic tradition of tossing throws (necklaces), along with candy, cups and more. The family-friendly procession kicks off at 10 a.m Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival takes place on Duson Avenue in Iota. Local craft vendors set up shop along the street, selling mostly hand-made traditional crafts. Full lineup of Cajun and Zydeco musicians perform on stage, and there is also a small stage where jam sessions take place and young Cajun musicians showcase their talent. 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. 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.
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