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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 Rayne Mardi Gras Parade will roll on February 15 at 2 pm down the Boulevard and a cook off to follow at the Rayne Civic Center Lebeau Mardi Gras Chicken Run at 103 Lebeau Church Road, Lebeau This is it: Carnival’s 2025 finale. Even though we’re in the final stretch of Mardi Gras season, there are still more than 100 parades rolling over the next several days across the Capital Region and beyond. Whether you want to participate in a chicken run, spend Fat Tuesday in the French Quarter, catch a boat Friday, Feb. 28 – Tuesday, March 4 – Le Festival de Mardi Gras à Lafayette – Cajun Field, Lafayette.Carnival rides and games, live music, food vendors, and parades roll through the festival 3. Mystic Knights of Poulet Mardi Gras Chicken Parade—Feb 10 . What: The 5th Annual Mardi Gras Chicken Parade is right around the corner. Entering a float or walking group is free. When: Saturday, February 10 | 6:30PM; Where: Parade starts at 4400 Block of 2nd Ave. S, Avondale & ends at Mom’s Basement 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 A chicken is tossed i the air during the Baslle Mardi Gras Association costumed members demonstration of a traditional Cajun Mardi Gras at Vermilionville on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Lafayette, La.. La Riviére Children’s Mardi Gras Parade & Chicken Chase. Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. Krotz Springs. Lebeau Mardi Gras Festival & Parade. Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. Lebeau. Sunset Kidz Wagon Parade. Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. Sunset. 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 On Mardi Gras in southwest Louisiana, some people will take part in the Cajun French tradition of the Courir de Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday Run. These rural processions, with links to rituals from medieval France, feature masked and costumed riders, with stops where participants perform and beg for goods. 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 Firefighters felt that since the parades are the main attraction to Mardi Gras, and because the Children’s Parade was the only Mardi Gras activity geared toward children, it was important to keep the tradition alive. Parade Route: The parade will begin at 25th Street and Santa Fe Place and head south on 25th Street. Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana is a family-friendly festival and even has an entire day devoted to kids. Children’s Day, a free event, combines Mardi Gras fun with culture, music and learning. Mardi Gras Children’s Parade - The 2025 Mardi Gras Children’s Parade at 3:30 p.m. is a family-friendly highlight of the Mardi Gras season! As Tuesday, March 4 - Courir de Mardi Gras & Chicken Run - Northwest Community Center Pavilion, 501 Samuel Drive. CajunTravel.com. Tuesday, March 4 - Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade & Mardi Gras Celebration - The Parade runs down E Landry, turns left on Liberty, and travels back up to Vine St in Opelousas. 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. CajunTravel.com. ST. Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama 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! Below is the complete list of parades and events kicking off on Twelfth Night and culminating on Mardi Gras Day, March 4, 2025, with each parade description including the parade route. Submit a Mardi Gras Event Run begins at 9am. Parade starts at 3pm. Description. Le Krewe Du Le Originales Et Les Enfants is ready to celebrate Mardi Gras with the annual chicken run and parade in Gueydan. Enjoy a traditional Cajun Mardi Gras celebration that begins at the Duck Festival grounds, and then continues after lunch throughout the countryside. Mardi Gras Southeast Texas kicks off at its new home at Doggett Ford Park on Friday, February 28, 2025 with the traditional chicken toss at 5 p.m. followed by the first parade two hours later. The Dinner menu is salad, grilled chicken breast, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, dessert, bottled water or soda. Mobile has 38 Mardi Gras parades planned between Feb. 14 and March 4. The Mardi Gras season will be here before you know it and it all gets underway in early January with the 12th night celebration. Mardi Gras is late this year with Mardi Gras Day taking place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, this season. Some like a later season because that gives them more time to prepare for it. It also gives Mardi Gras Krewe more Mardi Gras Family Fun Activities. 1/31- Mardi Gras Story Time Krotz Springs. 2/3 -Kids Mardi Gras Mask Decorating-Morse Library. 2/4 - Adults Cajun Mardi Gras Mask Class - Mermentau Library. 2/5 - Adults Cajun Mardi Gras Mask Class - Morse Library . 2/6 - Kids Mardi Gras Mask Decorating - Mermentau Library. 2/15 - 2/16 Acadiana Renaissance
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