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WTF Fun Fact 13253 – What Do They Throw at Mardi Gras?

People used to throw far different items at Mardi Gras-goers. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13253 – What Do They Throw at Mardi Gras? appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

In New Orleans during Mardi Gras…

In New Orleans during Mardi Gras they serve an iced, multi-colored cake called King Cake. Inside the cake there is a small baby figurine called a fève which represents baby Jesus. Whomever gets the fève is said to have luck and prosperity for the rest of the year. The post In New Orleans during Mardi… Read More »

Mardi Gras Indians are a group…

Mardi Gras Indians are a group of black people from New Orleans that have their own parade during Mardi Gras. They chose this name to honor Native Americans that helped slaves escape to freedom. The post Mardi Gras Indians are a group… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source