The 2026 Le Vieux Adult Mardi Gras run consisting of hundreds of Mardi Gras masked people on horse back, on foot, trailers, and Mardi Gras floats paraded from North 2nd through downtown 2nd street and continued down Park Avenue in Eunice on Tuesday afternoon. The Captaine' is Pat Frey. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Fat Tuesday was celebrated with live bands performances on two stages along downtown Eunice. Large crowds danced to live Cajun music, other people sat and watched the performances, while others visited crafts and food vendors. The LeVieux Mardi Gras adult run paraded through downtown Eunice at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Downtown Eunice was busier than usual as Mardi Gras was in full force. At noon, at the Liberrty Stage, Jo Jo Reed & the Happyhill Zydeco Band played for the crowd and at the Fred Charlie Stage, Cameron Fontenot & Rythm Aces entertained the public. Many food vendors, and craft vendors were seen in downtown Eunice. (Photo by Myra Miller)