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Acadian Carnival

February 1, 1990 by: Katrinna Huggs

Cajuns and Creoles are universally known for their "laissez les bons temps rouler" ("Let the good times roll!") spirit. But Mardi Gras in Acadiana is truly a time for Cajuns and Creoles alike to indulge the pleasures of the flesh. Whether your fancy is a city-style Mardi Gras ball in Lafayette, or chasing chickens on horseback in the countryside to make a community gumbo, Southwest Louisiana offers an inimitable way of celebrating the festive holiday.

The second-largest Mardi Gras...

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