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How One Mardi Gras Krewe Is Supporting the People Who Keep New Orleans Culture Alive

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New Orleans is doing a low-key Mardi Gras this year, and all of the famous krewes are handling it differently.What matters to Devin De Wulf and his Krewe of Red Beans, is feeding people.Usually, this krewe throws a beloved, bean-themed parade.But in 2021, they are helping the keepers of New Orleans' parade culture stay fed and employed.Red Beans has hired out-of-work musicians to deliver food and coffee from 49 local restaurants.They've also used out-of-work musicians and artists to grocery shop for the elderly.And now they are using theirparade float designers to create over-the-top decor for 23 houses.The projects will keep coming, and the Krewe of Red Beans will continue to innovate in order to help their city

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