Photos: Courir des Les Malfecteurs 2025

Published on: February 26th, 2025

This is Courir des Les Malfecteurs in Church Point, Louisiana on Saturday, February 15, 2025! Les Malfecteurs is an organization committed to the preservation and advancement of the Cajun culture. The traditional courir—the French word for run—is led by the capitaine followed by costumed and masked participants on horseback, foot, or trailer. They make their pilgrimage, singing and dancing to collect ingredients to make a communal gumbo, the highlight being the chicken that is chased and caught. Learn more about the tradition via 64 Parishes.