V isit New Orleans for Mardi Gras and if you’re lucky, you’ll get tossed a strand of purple, green, or gold beads or maybe even one strand with all three and get to enjoy a slice of king cake ...

You've seen the parades, collected the beads, and have even gotten your hands on true, authentic Mardi Gras King Cake in all of its purple, green, and gold glory, but let's pause for a second ...