Courir de Mardi Gras: Eunice Mardi Gras Tradition of Catching Chickens Instead of Beads and Doubloons

By Teiko Foxx

Louisiana Radio Network

If you’re looking for a different kind of Mardi Gras experience this year, head to the City of Eunice. Instead of catching beads and doubloons, revelers chase chickens in colorful costumes during Courir de Mardi Gras & Chicken Run. Events Coordinator, Courtney Elkins says the chicken run is part of their Cajun tradition that everyone loves to participate in.

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