Mardi Gras and Ostrich Feathers - American Ostrich Farms

With Mardi Gras starting today and not finishing up for another 2 weeks, what better time to dive deep into the history of Mardi Gras and see the reason behind ostrich plumes being incorporated into the typical Mardi Gras costume attire?

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Mardi Gras and Ostrich Feathers - American Ostrich Farms

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Mardi Gras and Ostrich Feathers - American Ostrich Farms

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