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New Orleans Mardi Gras Throws |
The throwing of trinkets to the crowds was started in the early 1870s by the Twelfth
Night Revelers, and is a time-honored expectation for young and old alike. In 1884 (over 100 years ago!), Rex started using medallions instead of trinkets. These medallions are represented by today's doubloons. These doubloons are aluminum and anodized in many different colors. They depict the parade theme on one side and the Krewe's emblem on the other. They have become collector's items. Other popular throws include cups (otherwise known as New Orleans dinnerware), long pearl beads and stuffed animals. |
