In New Orleans, the entire year is a prelude to one spectacular, city-defining event: Mardi Gras. The series finale immerses viewers in the traditions and passions of this iconic celebration, focusing on three of its most important and culturally significant krewes. The episode pulls back the curtain on Rex, the organization known as the “King of Carnival,” and the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club.
The hour also highlights the deeply personal and artistic traditions of the Black-Masking Indians, whose elaborate, hand-sewn suits are the result of a year’s worth of painstaking work. It is a look at how these distinct parades embody the history, resilience, and soul of a city, culminating in a day that is so much more than just a party.
New Orleans: Soul Of A City airs Sunday October 26, at 10/9c on CNN.
