Mardi Gras mambo has begun

GUEYDAN - It’s that time of the year again for the good old fashion Mardi Gras Run! Folks will be chasing a few chickens and making big pots of gumbo.
According to Paula dePerrodil, chairperson for the Le Krewe du le Originals et Les Enfants, Gueydan will host the Annual Mardi Gras Run and Parade sponsored. The Mardi Gras Run and Parade is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2014.
This year the Krewe is adding a special guest to the fun filled line. Geno Delafosse and French Rockin’ Boogie will preform at the Duck Festival Grounds.
The old fashion Mardi Gras festivities will begin on Friday, February 21, at 6 p.m. with free admission and music by D. J. “G” Man from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. It will kick off under the Duck Festival Grounds. Organizers reminds everyone to bring their own ice chest, alcohol will not be sold.
The run will begin Saturday at 9 a.m. leaving from the Duck Festival Grounds and meandering around the Gueydan countryside where you can experience an old fashion Mardi Gras Run, with old fashion chicken throws along the way. For folks that do not have their own float the Krewe is providing one. Chicken throws will be held throughout the run in the Gueydan countryside and will stop for lunch at the Duck Festival grounds. The Run will resume at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. lining up for the 3 p.m. parade down 13th Street to Main Street.