Mardi Gras Celebration Hits Full Swing With beads, baubles, parades and food, the party of all parties reaches its fever pitch in the final hours of Fat Tuesday. NPR joins the festivities in New Orleans, Detroit and Camp Liberty, Iraq.

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Mardi Gras Celebration Hits Full Swing
With beads, baubles, parades and food, the party of all parties reaches its fever pitch.Kermit Ruffins' Tribute to Louis Armstrong
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