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Cajun Mardi Gras

N LOUISIANA'S ACADIANA REGION, miles away from New Orleans’ crowds and colorful floats, a different type of Mardi Gras celebration takes place. Many towns in this region celebrate the cultural tradition called , which translates as the Fat Tuesday run. In Cajun Country, locals get together on Fat Tuesday

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