They assemble at the National Guard Armory at the corner of South 9th Street and Maple Avenue starting at 6 a.m. with the run starting at 8 a.m.
Costumed participants ride on horseback and on flatbeds through the countryside.
They parade along Second Street through downtown Eunice starting about 3 p.m. The Eunice Courir de Mardi Gras dates back from when the town was first established in the late 19th century. The courir was abandoned for a few years during World War II, but in 1946 a small band of riders revived the tradition. The celebration begins on Saturday with an Interpretive Program at The Jean Lafitte National Historical Park Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Historic Downtown Eunice from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. More Catholic Church is held at the church hall.