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Mimi awakens on Fat Tuesday morning and hurries to a breakfast of hotbeignets (French doughnuts). At the table, Mimi's parents explain Mardi Grastraditions such as king cake, and the observances of Ash Wednesday and Lent.Afterwards, dressed in colorful costumes, they depart for a day of Carnivalexcitement and parade watching.Perched on her father's shoulders at the Zulu parade, Mimi watches thebustling crowd enjoying Mardi Gras. Shouts of