Enjoy some Mardi Gras Indian history and culture

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Although COVID-19 has grounded the traditional Mardi Gras parades and celebrations this year, New Orleans will always find a way to party (albeit with less titties and barfing in the streets). Artists are transforming houses across the city into "stationary floats". The idea started as a joke on social media and has grown into a… READ THE REST

Mardi Gras parades are COVID-cancelled this year. But that's not stopping New Orleans from bringing the spirit of carnival season to their community. "Fat Tuesday" is February 16 but already a growing number of homes have been given a "Mardi Gras makeover." Stoops, porches, and balconies in the Crescent City are looking much like parade… READ THE REST

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