The Capitaine whips masked participants during the traditional Cajun Courir de Mardi Gras February 14, 2015 in Elton, Louisiana. Revelers go from house to house begging to gather food for a communal meal and celebrate by dancing for bystanders when successful. Capitaines riding horseback try to control the good natured revelers as they romp through the countryside causing mischief.
The Capitaine whips masked participants during the traditional Cajun Courir de Mardi Gras February 14, 2015 in Elton, Louisiana. Revelers go from house to house begging to gather food for a communal meal and celebrate by dancing for bystanders when successful. Capitaines riding horseback try to control the good natured revelers as they romp through the countryside causing mischief.
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Location: Elton, Louisiana, USA
Photo credit: © Richard Ellis / Alamy / Afripics
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