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Urban Mardi Gras Masking Traditions Feb. 5

Posted 4:32 PM 1/31/2013 by Melissa Canone

Mardi Gras celebrations differ throughout Louisiana--there's the much publicized New Orleans revelry, the family-friendly parades of Lafayette and surrounding areas, and the culturally entrenched courir of the prairie. In Lafayette's parades you can catch throws and dance to the school bands, as (More)

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Washington Cancels Mardi Gras Parade

Posted 9:15 AM 1/31/2013 by Ian Auzenne

The Town of Washington has canceled its Mardi Gras parade. Representatives from town hall say the marching bands who normally play in the parade all had prior engagements and could not perform this year, resulting in the cancellation. We tried to contact Mayor Joseph Pitre, but he was unavailable for comment.

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Mardi Gras Mask Workshop at Lydia Library

Posted 5:44 PM 1/30/2013 by MELISSA CANONE

This month at the Lydia Library, it's Mardi Gras Mambo time. Before you hit the parade this carnival season, bring your children to the Lydia Library to make their very own
Mardi Gras masks. Drop in on Saturday, February 9 from 10:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m.

Children of all ages are welcome, however younger children may require more parental assistance. Call 364.7808 for more info. Sponsors include Friends of the Library and Iberia
Parish Library.

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Gear up for Mardi Gras at your Jeanerette Library

Posted 5:32 PM 1/30/2013 by MELISSA CANONE

The Jeanerette Library is gearing up for the Mardi Gras season. If your child wants to make their very own Mardi Gras mask, make sure to take the opportunity to drop into the
Jeanerette Library on Monday, February 4 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. All ages are welcome, however younger children may require more parental assistance. Supplies are limited. Call
276.4014 for more info.

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KATC "Float Finders" Track Lafayette Parades Again This Year

Posted 3:15 PM 1/30/2013

The KATC "Float Finders" will once again be tracking Lafayette Mardi Gras Parades, so you know where the front float is as they're rolling.

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LARC Individuals Attend Capuchon Workshop at Vermilionville

Posted 2:50 PM 1/30/2013 by Melissa Canone

LARC individuals of the Lemarie Lifestyle Center were invited to Vermilionville to learn about and make Capuchons. The Capuchons are the traditional cone-shaped hats that original Mardi Gras revelers wore. They are usually made of fabric scraps and ribbon, but the arts and crafts project was (More)

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Carencro Mardi Gras Run

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Posted 6:00 AM 1/30/2013 by Cecilia Stevenson

TRAIL - Transportation Recreation Alternatives in Louisiana is hosting the 2013 Inaugural Carencro Mardi Gras Run on Saturday, February 2nd. The 4 mile run takes place at 3020 N. University Ave, along the Carencro Mardi Gras Association parade route, at 10:45 am. Entry includes t-shirt, post run (More) • Video (1)

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Masks and Mayhem II - A Mardi Gras Artwork Exhibit

Posted 6:12 PM 1/28/2013 by Press Release

Opelousas, LA - A Reception for Masks and Mayhem II - The Courir de Mardi Gras art exhibit by Herb Roe will be held from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday, February 2 at Nunu's Arts & Culture Collective at 1510 Courtableau Rd, (LA 93E), Arnaudville, LA. The reception is supported by the St. Landry (More)

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LPD Release Mardi Gras Safety Tips

Posted 11:22 AM 1/28/2013 by Melissa Canone

Lafayette, LA - The Lafayette Police Department is in final preparation for the Mardi Gras parade season here in the City of Lafayette.

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Naming rights to the Cajundome

Posted 12:37 PM 1/25/2013 by KATC

For the last 11 years CAJUNDOME management has raised money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Acadiana. Last year we tried something new - we auctioned off the CAJUNDOME Naming Rights for Mardi Gras week. We had such success that we're offering up this opportunity again this year.

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