So we’re schooling everyone on the true Black excellence ... Many white krewes chose not to participate in the celebration as a result. In 1949, thousands of Mardi Gras goers rushed to see ...

And I think this Cajun Mardi Gras will make people feel like part of something.” The film features how the traditions are changing to do just that. The originally- white, men only- tradition is ...

And though the courirs have become intertwined with Cajun culture, Ancelet emphasized that they are shared by many cultures, including Creoles. Elements of Mardi Gras runs also echo West African ...

LAFAYETTE PARISH — The annual Mardi Gras Festival kicked off at Cajun Field Friday, bringing five days of celebration with a lineup of food, music, and entertainment. The festivities will ...

For us, Mardi Gras is more than just an annual festival — it is a living tradition deeply connected to our Catholic roots, our community, and our rich Cajun heritage. While many think of parades ...

Mardi Gras falls on March 4 this year, but if you can’t make it to New Orleans in time, Long Island is home to some stellar Cajun restaurants where you can get a taste of Fat Tuesday.

However, the most authentic Louisiana Mardi Gras traditions and celebrations can be found in Cajun Country during Courir de Mardi Gras. Cajun Country, or Acadiana, is a region in South Central ...

Head to The Battery Atlanta for Cajun food vendors, live bands playing Mardi Gras tunes, festive cocktails ... While in school, she reported for The Red & Black, Grady Newsource and the Marietta ...