Today, small plastic babies have replaced the hidden pea and whoever finds the plastic child has to throw the next King Cake party. The cake is made of an oval-shaped sweet dough, shaped into the form of a crown to represent the Feast of Epiphany. Krewes Organizations that were formed early in Mardi Gras history. The traditions of Mardi Gras are strictly followed by Old Line Krewes. A captain is the ultimate leader of a krewe and he makes the decisions as to fees and rules for members.
Lieutenants assist the captains in the decision making process.
They have replaced the traditional balls with giant extravaganzas. Costume making process. Good luck trying to get an appointment with a New Orleans salon during Carnival. They re teeming with revelers, especially krewe royalty, getting spiffed up for the night s festivities. Some people wear basic costumes that you would see at Halloween, all the way to elaborate headdresses with flashing lights.