Today on Louisiana Considered, we are wishing all of our listeners a happy Mardi Gras with three stories from our archives! We hear about the lost history of gay carnival, learn how Mardi Gras Indian Chief Monk Boudreau sews his elaborate suits, and hear from one family that has helped decorate Mardi Gras kings and queens for generations.

Today’s episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Diane Mack. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman and Aubry Procell.

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