Named after the legendary bayou creature that has the head of a wolf and body of a human, the Rougarou Festival is a staple in South Louisiana that celebrates the area’s folklore and culture in true Louisiana fashion: a costumed parade and contest, good Cajun-flavored food and some folklore storytelling.
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The Rougarou Fest, one of Houma-Thibodaux s largest annual events, has unveiled this year s commemorative poster, created by a Los Angeles-based artist whose body painting has been celebrated around the world.
Pashur House has been called the Picasso of body painting. His poster depicts the mythical, werewolf-like Rougarou strutting through cypress forest surrounded by other swamp dwellers like Beignet the nutria, a guitar-playing alligator and a costumed owl dubbed the Rougarou Queen.
Scheduled Oct. 22-24, the Halloween-themed festival steeped in Cajun lore attracts thousands to downtown Houma for a parade, a costume contest, food, live music and arts and crafts demonstrations. It returns after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.