Costumed revelers dance on their horses during the Mamou Courir de Mardi Gras chicken run on Fat Tuesday February 17, 2015 in Mamou, Louisiana. The traditional Cajun Mardi Gras involves costumed revelers competing to catch a live chicken as they move from house to house throughout the rural community.
Costumed revelers dance on their horses during the Mamou Courir de Mardi Gras chicken run on Fat Tuesday February 17, 2015 in Mamou, Louisiana. The traditional Cajun Mardi Gras involves costumed revelers competing to catch a live chicken as they move from house to house throughout the rural community.
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Location: Mamou, Louisiana, USA
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