Rex and his queen may officially reign over festivities, but Carnivaldom is full of skilled artisans, larger-than-life personalities and visionary revelers who enrich the panorama of the festivities. Meet our Colorful Characters.
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Hash Harriers
Many associations can be made between Mardi Gras and the recreational running and drinking phenomenon known as the “hash.” Both have colorful histories and revel in a spirit of roguish fun, sharing an affinity for inebriation, innuendo and sowing a bit of mayhem. But to truly appreciate the kinship, one must first consider the implications of a seemingly innocuous white powder. more
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