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2. Rex (krewe) - Wikipedia

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   The court of The Rex Parade joins by invitation that of the senior krewe and the event is called The Meeting of the Courts, then when the monarchs have all made their exits, the Captain of the Mistick Krewe closes the curtain on the Carnival season. This event is televised live locally (and to selected areas outside of the city) – and many ...

3. Trinidad and Tobago Carnival - Wikipedia

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   Caribbean Carnival, Mardi Gras, Carnival, Shrove Monday, Ash Wednesday, Lent. The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival is an annual event held on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday in Trinidad and Tobago. [ 1 ] This event is well known for participants' colorful costumes and exuberant celebrations.

4. J'ouvert - Wikipedia

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   J'ouvert (/ dʒuːˈveɪ / joo-VAY) (also Jour ouvert, Jouvay, or Jouvé) [1][2][3] is a traditional Carnival celebration in many countries throughout the Caribbean. The parade is believed to have its foundation in Trinidad & Tobago, with roots steeped in French Afro-Creole traditions such as Canboulay. [4][5] J'ouvert typically begins in the ...

5. Dame Lorraine - Wikipedia

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   Characterization. Many of the attributes of Dame Lorraine are from colonial European influences. She is often depicted as a large woman, having an overexaggerated bust and rear, along with wearing brightly coloured ankle length, [2] sometimes floral printed, dresses. [4] Previously, the dresses would be made out materials that were found ...

6. List of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival character costumes

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   Jab Molassie: This is one of the oldest carnival characters. [6] Similar to Jab Jab, his name means "Molasses Devil" because the original character would be covered in molasses. [13] Molasses were a cheap and easily available product to make a costume for freed slaves from sugar plantations. [6]

7. Mardi Gras in New Orleans - Wikipedia

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   The holiday of Mardi Gras is celebrated in southern Louisiana, including the city of New Orleans. Celebrations are concentrated for about two weeks before and through Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday (the start of lent in the Western Christian tradition). Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, the season is known as Carnival and ...