Who knew?

• Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have great parades.
• People will go to Mardi Gras parades in ALL kinds of weather.
• Mardi Gras started in Alabama, not New Orleans.
• There is no age limit for lusting after Mardi Gras beads.
• Moonpies come in different flavors, including banana.
• Getting people to throw you free stuff is an art form.

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