Mardi Gras Indians Celebrate Super Sunday
By WorldviewMardi Gras Indians Celebrate Super Sunday
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Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Indians, are African Americans who dress in bright feathered costumes known as “suits.” They’re seen all over New Orleans at festivals, concerts and of course during Mardi Gras.
But their big holiday is what’s known as “Super Sunday.” That’s when tribes throughout the city come out of their neighborhoods, march through the streets and gather for what’s called “a showdown to see who’s the prettiest.”
We’ll get the history behind the celebration from WBEZ’s Yolanda Perdomo.