2011 Mardi Gras season kicks off

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A worker distributes a slice of traditional Mardi Gras king cake during a ceremony to mark the beginning of carnival season in New Orleans, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011.

Musician Pete Fountain, left, takes a bite of traditional Mardi Gras king cake as New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, right, and Landrieu's wife, Cheryl, look on during a ceremony to mark the beginning of carnival season in New Orleans, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011.

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, right, takes a bite of traditional Mardi Gras king cake as a second line parade passes by during a ceremony to mark the beginning of carnival season in New Orleans, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011.

King cakes, water bottles, and travel cups crowd the desks of House members in their chamber at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Jan 5, 2011.

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A worker distributes a slice of traditional Mardi Gras king cake during a ceremony to mark the beginning of carnival season in New Orleans, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011.

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