Mardi Gras
they began a tradition. Rex and his queen are chosen each year to ride on the largest float.
They are masked and in costume. Those around the royalty, called "maskers," toss "throw-
outs" to the crowd in response to the traditional cry, "Throw me something mister!" The
"throw-outs" are large tin coins, plastic beads and other trinkets.
Colours
The traditional colors of Mardi Gras are purple, green,
and gold. These colors are said to have been chosen by
Grand Duke Alexis Romanoff Alexandrovitch. For the
Grand Duke, the decision was simple, and true to his
noble roots, he selected the official colors of the House
of Romanov(the second and last imperial dynasty of
Russia). Later the colours got their meanings: purple-
justice, green-faith, gold-power.
Mardi Gras Icons
· The Faces of Comedy and Drama
· Feathered Masks
· Fleur de Lis
· Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! (French: "Let the good
times roll!")
· Throw me something, Mister!
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