EUNICE, La. (KLFY) — The Courir de Mardi Gras tradition is still celebrated in Cajun Country, along with its traditional costumes. However, there are few traditional costume makers left.

Rider, who has participated in traditional style Mardi Gras for over six decades now ... mocking the fancy costumes worn by ...

which is led by the "capitaine" of Mardi Gras. During the run, participants are dressed in traditional, celebratory costumes consisting of fringed clothing, bizarre masks and tall, conical hats.

“Mardi Gras is all about having these moments ... Thousands of revelers sporting beads and outlandish costumes filled the streets as New Orleans prepared to celebrate just ahead of bad weather.

A traditional Courir de Mardi Gras ... He joined the fray of raucous Cajuns in a traditionally fringed Courir de Mardi Gras costume, which can be hard to describe, but loosely resembles an ...

The costumes. The parties. The beads. So many beads. Mardi Gras is a ... in honor of Boeuf Gras (French, meaning 'Fatted (Gras) Ox (Boeuf)' -- a traditional 16th-century pre-Lenten feast), was ...

In between, Krewes and mystic societies hold balls and parades where they dress up in costumes ... word “Mardi” is Tuesday and “gras” means fat. Fat Tuesday comes from the traditional ...

An epic Mardi Gras celebration requires at least three key elements: an elaborate parade, the best local entertainment, and ornate costumes. Plus ... inspired food and drinks all day, including ...

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said that despite weather challenges, the city was able modify the parades to ensure that there were still traditional Mardi Gras Day festivities. To stream WWL ...

Rider, who has participated in traditional style Mardi Gras for over six decades now ... As for the shirts and pants, they served the same purpose, mocking the fancy costumes worn by royals. Since ...