Mardi Gras! One month late

# Summary

Josh and Chuck dive into the vibrant history and traditions of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, exploring everything from its pagan roots and French colonial origins to the elaborate parade crews and modern celebrations that draw half a billion dollars annually to the city. They break down the iconic elements like the famous colors, king cakes with plastic babies, throws, and the legendary masked crews known as "Krewes" that have been organizing increasingly spectacular parades since the 1850s. It's a colorful journey through one of America's most iconic festivals that reveals how a simple medieval tradition of using up food before Lent evolved into the chaotic, masked street parties and highly organized charity-driven spectacles we know today.