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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. 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. Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Mamou with a range of lively events, including mardi gras parades, parties, live music, and delicious food. 419 6th street Mamou, La 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 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 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, 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. 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 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 La Poussiere. 28 Feb 25. 01 Mar. Mamou Mardi Gras. 1 Mar 25. Mamou Mardi Gras. By Steve / March 1, 2025 . When. March 1, 2025 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Add To Calendar. In Tee-Mamou, the capitaine raises a flag to let Mardi Gras runners know to dismount their trucks and approach the house, chanting a traditional begging song called Le chanson de Mardi Gras. This community hosts one of the most remarkable celebrations, which draws many visitors to events on the Saturday preceding Fat Tuesday. 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 Besides the music, there are also the history, name and Mardi Gras traditions that set Mamou apart. Mamou was founded by Eunice land speculator and developer C.C. Duson, who promoted settlement in the area and managed to get the Southern Pacific Railroad to build a terminal in Mamou — an enviable accomplishment for a small frontier town circa Cajun Mardi Gras Festival - Eunice, LA - Click for Event Forecast . March 3, 2025 (Lundi Gras) Royal Gala - Experience the glamour and grandeur of the 2025 Mardi Gras Royal Gala on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM, one of the crown jewels of Southwest Louisiana’s Mardi Gras celebrations! This dazzling event features a lavish promenade of Eunice, S 2nd St, Eunice, LA 70535, USA. Children's Mardi Gras Parade . Share. Sat, Mar 01. @2024 Eunice Cajun Mardi Gras Festival. bottom of page 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. 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 Here is the 2025 Mardi Gras parade schedule for Acadiana listed parish by parish. (We've thrown in a few courirs and other festivities as well.) ACADIA PARISH. Saturday, Feb. 15 - Rayne Mardi Gras Parade & After Party - The Parade runs on The Boulevard and the After Party is at 206 Frog Festival Drive, Gossen Memorial Park in Rayne. 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm RayneChamber.net
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