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Six Things You Don’t Expect at Mardi Gras

Posted by Caroline Gerdes of NG Young Explorers on February 11, 2013
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A woman dressed as a cupcake at a Mardi Gras parade. (Photograph by Derek Bridges, Flickr)

When it comes to Mardis Gras, tourists are usually surprised to find that traditions dictate when to party, what to wear, and how to behave. From crowded parties to wild costumes, the revelry may appear chaotic, but locals know there’s a method to the madness.