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A bit of New Orleans on Grand Island on this Mardi Gras

By Sarah Tanbakuchi

Buffalo, NY – This year New Orleans witnessed epic Mardi Gras celebrations thanks to a historic Super Bowl win. That all comes to an end today on Fat Tuesday, the traditional final "hoorah" before the beginning of Lent. But if you couldn't make it down to New Orleans for the festivities, WBFO contributing producer Sarah Tanbakuchi takes us to a local Mardi Gras celebration with direct ties to the Big Easy.

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