In the ideal world imagined by Arc, the krewe members toss beads off the floats, paradegoers catch them, wear them, and then dispose of them in the nearest Arc recycling receptacle. … The 67-year-old agency provides employment to those with IDD, largely through the Mardi Gras Recycle Center. What isRead More →
French startup Suprême is producing an ethical and cruelty-free version of foie gras. The company’s version of the French pâté classic is made from cells extracted from a duck egg; these cells are then grown by “feeding” them basic nutrients and adjusting the levels of “good fats.” Can you getRead More →
Since the day before Mardi Gras had historically been a slow day for Carnival activities (other than the Proteus parade), the whole package of events was given a collective name that would emphasize the Monday, hence the name Lundi Gras. What tradition occurs on Lundi Gras at the river? LundiRead More →
Yes, you may. Can you smoke in New Mexico casinos? Yes, as a casino in NM, smoking is permitted in the building. Is there a casino on Carnival Mardi Gras? Mardi Gras Casino is a Vegas-style gambling casino equipped with various slot machines (“Coinless Fun Slot Machines”) and gaming tablesRead More →
Instead of wearing a full mask to cover the face, some Mardi Gras revelers choose to wear beaded masks that cover the lower half of the face (nose and mouth). What is Mardi Gras meaning? Mardi is the French word for Tuesday, and gras means “fat.” In France, the dayRead More →