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Among the final parades in Louisiana’s most populous city, which
is world-famous for its Mardi Gras bash, is one hosted by the
Zulu Social Aide & Pleasure Club.
Marchers and float riders in the Zulu parade wear
African-inspired garb and toss “throws” — trinkets that include
plastic beads, candy, doubloons, stuffed animals, cups and toys.
This parade's signature “throw” is hand-decorated coconuts,
coveted items that many revelers hope for.
Later in the day Rex, the King of Carnival parade will roll
along St. Charles Avenue, lined by paradegoers and stately oak
trees covered in Spanish moss and beads.
Carnival events are popular for their spectacular and enormous
floats, and also the intricately crafted outfits worn, such as
Black masking Indians, whose beaded and bejeweled costumes are
topped with feathered headdresses, or paradegoers walking the
French Quarter in homemade costumes that capture the unique
spirit of the Big Easy.
The good times will roll not just in New Orleans but all across
the state, from exclusive balls to the Cajun French tradition of
the Courir de Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday Run — a rural event in
Central Louisiana featuring costumed participants performing,
begging for ingredients and chasing after live chickens to be
cooked in a communal gumbo.
Parades are also held in other Gulf Coast cities such as Mobile,
Alabama, and Pensacola, Florida, and there are other
world-renowned celebrations in Brazil and Europe.
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