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Ok brief CAJUN MARDI GRAS HISTORY
The men in the town use to dress up in costume and go from farm to farm, asking farmers for ingredients for their gumbo. They would dance for the farmer who would give rice, vegetables, or chickens. If they gave a chicken, the farmer would let the chicken go so they could catch it. If you would like to see what it looks like these days go to YOUTUBE.com and type in Church Point Mardi Gras or Mamou Mardi Gras.
But after we do the chicken chases. The parade rolls through town with the bead throwing. Its really a great experience so you should plan a trip for next year. We had a tour bus from Canada this year