# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Courir de Mardi Gras
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Come out to Vermilionville to experience a traditional Mardi Gras run Sunday, February 8, 2026! The whole family can participate in this interactive event where the Basile Mardi Gras Association shares in the medieval tradition of the Courir de Mardi Gras. Disguised revelers, led by Le Capitaine and singing La Chanson de Mardi Gras will make their way through the historic village begging for the ingredients to make a gumbo.


The event will begin at 10 AM.  At 10:15, learn all about the history and origins of the Courir from Dr. Barry Jean Ancelet. At 11 AM, musician Kevin Rees will demonstrate the use of the "Chanson de Mardi Gras," with the attendees. At 11:30 AM, the Basile Association will begin run through the historic village and will end with the famous chicken chase for children. After the "run", grab a delicious lunch at Vermilionville's restaurant, then join us in the dancehall for live music from the Pine Leaf Boys, 1-4 PM. Bring the whole family, the kids will have a chance to make a capuchon, or traditional pointed hat 11-3 PM. This is one historic event you will not want to miss. Mark your calendars and come pass a good time with us at Vermilionville this Mardi Gras season. Regular admission will be charged for this event: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors, $7 Students, and children under 5 free.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/courir-de-mardi-gras/200029470815804
- **Event Categories**: mardi-gras, music, entertainment, live-music, kids, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029470815804?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=lafayette-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Lafayette
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA, United States, Louisiana 70508
- **lat**: 30.21464
- **long**: -91.99619
- **full address**: 300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA, United States, Louisiana 70508

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Vermilionville (https://allevents.in/org/vermilionville/1620871)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA, United States, Louisiana 70508
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Vermilionville
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** mardi-gras, music, entertainment, live-music, kids, calendar
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Courir de Mardi Gras ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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