Cajun Mardi Gras Festival in Eunice is a 5-day event

A capitaine holds a chicken aloft as runners are about to give chase in Le Vieux Mardi Gras De Cajuns de Eunice in 2023. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
Prepare to be transported to the heart of Mardi Gras tradition at the Cajun Mardi Gras Festival in Eunice on Feb. 9-13. It’s not just a celebration — it’s a continuation of history and traditions, providing an experience rarely found anywhere else in the world. The five-day event in Eunice’s historic downtown will be filled with music, food and family fun for locals and visitors from across the…

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