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The Mardi Gras Indians | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Every Mardi Gras Day, something extraordinary emerges from the backstreets of New Orleans. It's a tradition most tourists will never see. This Sunday, 60 Minutes goes inside the elaborate culture of the Mardi Gras Indians, also known as Black Masking Indians.

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The Mardi Gras Indians | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Every Mardi Gras Day, something extraordinary emerges from the backstreets of New Orleans. It's a tradition most tourists will never see. This Sunday, 60 Minutes goes inside the elaborate culture of the Mardi Gras Indians, also known as Black Masking Indians.

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