Cankton Courir de Mardi Gras

Head out to Cankton located just south of Sunset for a rural Mardi Gras celebration you’re sure to enjoy. Held on the Saturday before Mardi Gras itself, this event will feature live music, a gumbo cook-off, a chicken run, and a trail ride. Tickets start at $10 for each event (tickets are needed for each event) and gumbo cook-off teams are $60. All proceeds benefit the Louisiana Special Olympics.