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LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Basile’s Mardi Gras celebration or “Courir de Mardi Gras” is as unique as they come, with traditions dating back generations. “It’s been going on for many more years than I ...

Before Lent begins, Louisiana’s Catholic communities celebrate Mardi Gras the old-fashioned way — with prayer, music and a feast shared by all.

Well-known traditions of New Orleans Mardi Gras are a version of historic celebrations, but true Cajun tradition is found in Courir de Mardi Gras.

New Orleans parades and the Cajun version of Mardi Gras, called the courir, may seem worlds apart, But experts say they have more in common than you may think.

The Courir de Mardi Gras tradition is still celebrated in Cajun Country, along with its traditional costumes.

The more common Mardi Gras celebrations span two weekends in Lafayette from February 21-22 and 28-March 4. Festivities include parades, old-fashioned Mardi Gras runs or courir de Mardi Gras, and ...

Roy West performed a Beaumont mayoral duty for the first time Thursday, tossing out the chicken at the Courir de Mardi Gras parade.

Courir is French for run. The "Courir de Mardi Gras" are traditions based on early begging rituals from the Medieval era that originated in 15th-century France.

A Cajun country Mardis Gras, also known as Courir de Mardis Gras, is a stark contrast from that of New Orleans, with its plastic beads and lavish floats.