Flambeaux carries line up to march in the Orpheus Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans,  Monday, Feb. 11, 2013. The heavy torches were originally used to light the floats but now many krewes still keep the carries to keep the old-time tradition alive. &#40;AP Photo&#47;Bill Haber&#41; <span class=meta>(Photo&#47;Bill Haber)</span>
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