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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 allowed them to “escape society and class constraints,” reports ...
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King cake of the day: Zoe's Bakery builds loyal following, and you can eat the mask
Thirty years ago, Shane Gorringe said it would be a “cold day in hell” before his bakery would produce a king cake. “So ugly, ...
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Gov. Jeff Landry talks about Super Bowl, Mardi Gras security
BATON ROUGE, La. ( Louisiana First) — Gov. Jeff Landry will be talking about safety and security for the Super Bowl and Mardi ...
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Mardi Gras crowd safety a focus after New Orleans attack
The big crowds always demand a big public safety effort and that's especially true this year after a New Year’s Day attack in ...
Headed to New Orleans for the Super Bowl or Mardi Gras? Here’s the Safety Info You Need.
A New Year’s Day terrorist attack killed 14 people, rattled the city and prompted government officials to enhance the security precautions for the upcoming events.