“It’s Mardi Gras in the country, and it’s a lot of fun,” said Celeste Gomez, a Cajun country native who also serves as director of the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission.

If you are “running” in the Courir de Mardi Gras, held in many Cajun communities throughout Louisiana, you have to be dressed for it.

CP This Feb. 12, 2002 file photo, crawfisher Bud Cormier of Mamou, La., stands at crawfish field to watch the Courir de Mardi Gras in Mamou, La.

The magic of Mardi Gras comes alive every year in a parish known as Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou. Thirty-five miles south of New Orleans, in Lafourche Parish, locals and visitors come ...

EUNICE, La. (KLFY) — Looking for an authentic Cajun experience this Carnival season? The Cajun Mardi Gras Festival is back, bringing five days of family-friendly Mardi Gras celebrations to ...

Mardi Gras starts today, but if a trip to New Orleans isn't in your cards this year, get your fix of Southern and Cajun delicacies at this three year old restaurant.

Similar celebrations are held across Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast. Mobile, Alabama, lays claim to the nation’s oldest Mardi Gras celebration.

To make the sauce, in a large bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Set aside.