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DAZZLING PAGEANTRY AND A HISTORY OF HOSPITALITY HIGHLIGHT NEW MARDI GRAS SHOW AT THE PRESBYTERE O PHOTO BY WAYNE PHILLIPS pening Jan. 11 at the Presbytère, Krewe of Hermes: The Diamond Jubilee offers a rare overview of the history of a Carnival organization celebrated for its dazzlingly beautiful parades and balls. Named for the divine messenger of the ancient Greek gods and patron of merchants and travelers, Hermes was founded in 1937 by a group of civic-minded businessmen concerned about below: "The Hand of Attis" float sketch by Scott Garver and Manuel Ponce for the 2011 Hermes parade, The Court of the Great Mogul. The finished float figure is pictured above. COURTESY OF THE KREWE OF HERMES For more information on Mardi Gras, visit 44 LOUISIANA ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES * Winter 2013-14  http://www.crt.state.la.us/museum/ http://www.knowla.org/entry/1423/

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