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Join us for an array of festivities, including a Mardi Gras Ball, a live radio broadcast from KVPI, a sizzling Gumbo Cook-Off, a spirited Mardi Gras Parade, and an infusion of authentic Cajun and Zydeco music. Delight in family-friendly fun with cultural activities for the kids and much more! Don't miss the chance to partake in this unforgettable weekend of revelry, culture, and community spirit unfolding in the heart of downtown Bastrop, Texas!
Courir de Mardi Gras , meaning "Fat Tuesday Run" in French, traces its origins to medieval France and was brought to rural Louisiana by French settlers. The tradition evolved over the centuries, blending with local Cajun culture to become a festive, communal celebration marked by costumed processions, music, and communal revelry leading up to Mardi Gras. Originally, this tradition had religious undertones associated with pre-Lenten traditions while incorporating elements of Cajun heritage and creating a un
During the Courir de Mardi Gras, participants led by "Capitaines" , often adorned in vibrant costumes and masks, embark on a lively procession through local rural communities, riding horses from farmhouse to farmhouse. The event embraces whimsical traditions such as "begging for food," where celebrants humorously seek ingredients for a communal gumbo. Along the way, there's the playful pursuit of "chasing chickens," while mischievous pranksters inject humor, sing traditional folk songs, and contribute to a
Things To Do | Evangeline Parish Tourism | Louisiana
City of Bastrop - Homepage