Families get together for large, multi-generational feasts before participating in the Courir de Mardi Gras, or run of Mardi Gras, on Fat Tuesday, when locals band together to chase down chickens ...

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 Street in Opelousas. 11 a.m.-6 p.m ...

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Today the Imperial Calcasieu Museum is hosting a night for patrons to mingle with artists, explore exceptional local art, ...

Last year, Carnivale de Beausoleil formed in Broussard as the town looks to grow its own Mardi Gras celebrations ... Vermilionville in Lafayette will host a courir that will likely feature ...