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2. Courir de Mardi Gras - Wikipedia

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   The Courir de Mardi Gras (Cajun French pronunciation: [kuɾiɾ d maɾdi ɡɾa], French pronunciation: [kuʁiʁ də maʁdi ɡʁa]) is a traditional Mardi Gras event held in many Cajun and Creole communities of French Louisiana on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Courir de Mardi Gras is Louisiana French for "Fat Tuesday Run".

3. Capuchon - Wikipedia

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   Mardi Gras celebrants wearing capuchons. A capuchon is a cone-shaped ceremonial hat worn during the Mardi Gras celebration in the Cajun areas of southern Louisiana, known as the Courir de Mardi Gras. [1] The rural celebration is based on early begging rituals, similar to those still celebrated by mummers, wassailers and celebrants of Halloween.

4. Behind the Mask: Courir De Mardi Gras embraces Cajun ... - AOL

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   In rural Louisiana, Mardi Gras is celebrated differently than with parades marching bands, beads, and balls. Behind the Mask: Courir De Mardi Gras embraces Cajun traditions, French roots Skip to ...

5. Acadia Parish, Louisiana - Wikipedia

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   Several communities in Acadia Parish celebrate the tradition of Courir de Mardi Gras. Disguised with masks and costumes, Cajuns travel through their rural neighborhoods, making merry while begging for gumbo ingredients. The gumbo is the centerpiece of a communal supper and dance.

6. 9 Things To Know Before Your First Mardi Gras ... - AOL

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   Travel In Groups. It’s always good to travel in pairs or groups when navigating Mardi Gras crowds. While it’s a good idea to use your device to share your location with your group, cell-phone ...

7. 75 Mardi Gras Facts That Will Help You Bring Meaning to the ...

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   In 2018, The Corps de Napoleon was fined $100 for having 23 unmasked riders on a Mardi Gras parade float in New Orleans. 25. By law, masks must be removed by 6 p.m. on Mardi Gras.