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HE Carnival balls, however, are very exclusive affairs and few visitors have an opportunity of viewing their masnificence. Consequently, the im- pression usually received of the celebration is from the great street pageants held by day and by night. These pageants were commenced thirty years after the first celebration, and have been continued by five major Carnival groups. »»» »»» As in the tableaux which feature the balls, the street pageants are generally illustrative of some beautiful historical or legendary theme. » » » Enormous floats, mounted upon heavy wheels, drawn by teams of mules, are paraded through the streets. These floats are the result of months of careful planning and designing, and are remark- able examples of modern art and painting. » » Thousands of happy spectators line the streets for miles to view the parades. Many of these per- sons are gaily attired in varicolored costumes, each adding to the glamour, each contributing a share of happiness to cause one continuous hubbub and excitement while an entire city and its fifty thou- sand visitors go mad with pleasure. » » » » « « « « It is Mardi Gras — in New Orleans!
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■ HE magniFicent Carnival balls have always featured Mardr Gras, and arc truly remarkable works of art, resplendent in all the gold and finery and beautiful coloring that can be combined by the great artists into a single glorious picture. » Skilfully planned tableaux usually commence these costly affairs, and the various Carnival organi- zations vie with one another for unique presenta- tion of some historical or legendary theme. » » The ball room is first given over to the king and queen and their court, following which the general invitees are allowed the privilege of the floor for the graceful and carefree dance set to the tune of perfect music. » » » » » » » » Hours pass while the social folk of a Southern city which has lost nothing of its quaint and pictur- esque beauty — the heritage of French and Spanish dominions, forget care and woe, and allow only the pleasure and splendor of the dance to remain in their minds. » » » » » » » » » In the early hours of the morning the balls are ended and the tired but happy maskers retire to old French Market for a final cup of steaming coffee before peaceful slumber overwhelms them.
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