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April 6, 2026
The anatomy of a Mardi Gras showdown
On Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, if you're lucky or in the know, you can see a dazzling procession of Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, marching through the streets, resplendent in suits that are covered in beads, feathers, and rhinestones.
TL;DR
- Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, parade on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans.
- Their suits are ornate, decorated with beads, feathers, and rhinestones.
- Seeing them requires luck or being 'in the know'.