The Nation - News from Feb. 11, 1985
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Carnival season swept New Orleans over the weekend with 18 Mardi Gras parades that halted traffic and attracted masked revelers who danced through the streets. But a parade in the suburb of Chalmette was marred by violence when a driver ran into three parade-goers, then was pulled from his car and beaten by an angry crowd. Police coverage was increased to control the crowds at the parades, and no other incidents were reported. Balls, parades and parties will continue daily until Feb. 19, known as Fat Tuesday, the final day of revelry before Lent.
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