Why Mardi Gras Float Riders Have to Wear Masks
Back in the late 1700s, when the first unofficial Mardi Gras parades were held in New Orleans, revelers wore masks because it ...
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Rituals of spirited rebellion
The mask of this particular devil ... In the weeks leading up to Mardi Gras, groups parade throughout New Orleans, each with their own chiefs and flag bearers. Travis Carter, pictured here, ...
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Local artist reveals work with Christian Dior
Local artist Alice Thibeault who worked with the Orange Mardi Gras in the past has something new to her repertoire —she is ...
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What Is King Cake? The History and Meaning of the Mardi Gras Tradition
Mardi Gras is arguably the biggest, flashiest party in the country. With its grand parades, colorful beads, elaborate masks and booze-filled revelry, you probably think you have a pretty good idea ...