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in New Orleans do the familial and the burlesque coexist so peacefully.I have the great fortune of living near the parade route. At the present moment, I like drink mixes my house for two reasons: 1. It didn't flood; and drink mixes 2. It's close enough to Napoleon drink mixes Avenue that I can avoid the public port-o-pots.The floats are nice -- no, they are spectacular. But Mardi Gras really belongs to the high school marching bands. When the drum line passes, you feel the bass in your chest cavity. It's strong and rhythmic. Damn, it feels good! Brass horns rock left and right in time with the music. The majorettes wear sequin unitards and hairdos of intricate swirls and weaves. I covet their smart, white boots with the fist-sized Pom Poms on the calves. These girls come in all shapes and sizes, and, on the whole, they are indifferent to the crowd.
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