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.

Mardi Gras was celebrated soon after the city of New Orleans was founded in 1718, but was briefly banned when the Spanish took control of New Orleans until Louisiana became a U.S. state in 1812 ...

Its Very Being Is Tied to Religion “While best known for parties, costumes and beads, Mardi Gras has religious origins in the Catholic calendar as well as in pre-Christian pagan celebrations ...

In fact, they produce around 300 costumes each year, not including another 100 to 150 Mardi Gras hats also known as capuchon. "The fun thing is, I still love doing it," Tara smiles.

“Mardi Gras is all about having these moments. This city is like nowhere else in the country right now,” said Kendall Calyen, 41, marveling at the 200-year-old tradition unfolding before his eyes.

Vice Media shows how Cajuns do Mardi Gras in Eunice, Louisiana and Church Point, Louisiana. Acadiana residents Joel Savoy, Jourdan Thibodeaux and John Weatherall are shown in a documentary to be ...

Here’s a brief history of Mardi Gras by: Stacker Posted: Feb 24, 2022 / 09:47 AM CST Updated: Feb 24, 2022 / 09:49 AM CST (Stacker) — The history of Mardi Gras originates in what is now Italy.

While the nail artist notes traditional Mardi Gras colors—green, yellow, and purple —are always in high demand, Dixon emphasizes there’s no one way to do Mardi Gras nails.

New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns Print Video By Jack Brook - Associated Press - Tuesday, March 4, 2025 ...

In 1837, the first Mardi Gras parade took place in New Orleans. To this day, Mardi Gras is marked in many places, particularly New Orleans, by a grand procession and parade with floats.

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes filled the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrated Mardi Gras Day despite the threat of storms Nation & World By JACK BROOK – Associated Press ...

Extra security measures have been taken for this year’s festivities, which follow a devastating Jan. 1 truck attack that killed 14 people. The Department of Homeland Security upgraded Mardi Gras to ...