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Example of throws from the Krewe of Zulu parade. The Krewe's most prized throw, however, is an elaborately designed coconut. predominantly an African American Krewe, Krewe of Zulu members first belonged to a Benevolent Aid Society and officially made…

Two men celebrate after catching the chicken, a main ingredient in the community gumbo at the end of Mardi Gras run in Cajun Country Mardi Gras celebrations.

At a small bakery in New Orleans, the tradition still lives on in having porcelain babies in King Cake. Alberta Lewis sells porcelain figurines to Haydel's bakery such as these, and comes up with new designs every year.

Second line band parades through New Orleans.

Risers make the trip to capture their prized ingredients for the community gumbo.

Mardi Gras runner standing on horse, Mamou, La.

A scene of a rider on the horizon during Cajun Country Mardi Gras in Mamou, La.

Rex Captain on Mardi Gras day. He leads the procession on his horse and represents the head of the Rex Organization.

This map provides the routes for New Orleans Mardi Gras parades.