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One of America's last true secret societies: The Mardi Gras Indians | 60 Minutes

Name: One of America's last true secret societies: The Mardi Gras Indians | 60 Minutes
Uploaded: 2026-04-05T19:00:00-0400
Duration: 13 min 22 s
Description: The Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, have been around since the 1800s. Members spend months painstakingly handcrafting suits to be worn while marching through New Orleans' neighborhoods.

The Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, have been around since the 1800s. Members spend months painstakingly handcrafting suits to be worn while marching through New Orleans' neighborhoods.