Cadien Toujours Courir de Mardi Gras de l’Anse
A strictly traditional, rural Cajun Courir de Mardi Gras involving chicken and greased pig chasing. Only fully-costumed men are allowed to participate in the Courir which is a long journey through the countryside of Mermentau Cove and ends with a Fais Do Do and Gumbo at a home on Lafosse Road where the public is […]
History Alive! Guided Tour
The History Alive! Guided Tour of Historic Downtown Crowley is BACK! The event takes visitors for a guided walking tour down Historic Main Street. Be entertained with the stories of Crowley’s founding fathers, discover little known facts, and learn how Crowley Main Street grew and evolved into the community we know and love today! Tours […]
Roberts Cove German Festival
Held on the grounds of the St. Leo Catholic Church, the Roberts Cove Germanfest is unique in that this cultural event takes place in a small community whose roots are of German origin and is situated in the middle of “Cajun Country.” The two-day event provides activities for all ages. The central theme is expressed […]
85th Annual International Rice Festival
The International Rice Festival, held annually in Crowley, is one of Louisiana’s oldest and largest agricultural festivals. The first festival was held on October 5, 1937 as the National Rice Festival; it was renamed the “International Rice Festival” in 1946 when the festival was resumed after a hiatus during World War II. The celebration is […]
Church Point Courir de Mardi Gras
The Courir de Mardi Gras in Church Point is a traditional Cajun Mardi Gras where costumed men chase chickens at various homes and eventually make their way into the town with the parade of floats and trail riders. At the end of the parade, the chickens are cooked into a gumbo to be shared by […]
