🐊 KNGT 🐊 | Louisiana — What most people think of as Mardi Gras happens in the New Orleans. But what Cajuns celebrate happens in the country. According to explorelouisiana.com, this tradition is called Courir de Mardi Gras, which means “Fat Tuesday Run.” It’s loud. It’s wild. It’s old school. And it goes back to French roots that came to Louisiana in the 1800s.
Most celebrations start early on Mardi Gras morning, masked runners show up in homemade costumes. Bright colors. Tall hats. Faces covered. Some ride horses. Some ride trailers. Some just show up ready to go. The whole thing is led by a capitaine, the boss of the run. He lays down the rules and keeps things from getting too outta hand, usually with a burlap whip cracking in the air…