Revelers prepare to invade a residence in search of food donations during the Faquetigue Courir de Mardi Gras chicken run on Fat Tuesday February 17, 2015 in Eunice, Louisiana. The traditional Cajun Mardi Gras involves costumed revelers competing to catch a live chicken as they move from house to house throughout the rural community.


Revelers prepare to invade a residence in search of food donations during the Faquetigue Courir de Mardi Gras chicken run on Fat Tuesday February 17, 2015 in Eunice, Louisiana. The traditional Cajun Mardi Gras involves costumed revelers competing to catch a live chicken as they move from house to house throughout the rural community.


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Location: Eunice, Louisiana, USA
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