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ICYMI: Fair Grounds fans ‘gobble up’ a good time

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Never the ones to be left out of a good excuse to party, New Orleanians flocked to the Fair Grounds on Thanksgiving to show off their talent for taking horse racing hats contests to a whole New Orleans level.

From the city that never sleeps and brings throngs of spectators to the marvel of Mardi Gras with all its glitz, glamour and gaudy costumes, comes the annual Thanksgiving Day revelers in their wild and wacky hats, reminiscent of days gone by in the Big Easy.

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And while true that most of the fanatical hipsters of the modern ‘arts and crafts’ crowd who took the time to make an appearance at the Fair Grounds wearing and sharing their embellished head coverings probably never made a bet, it’s good to know that no matter where the party is in New Orleans, a good time is in the cards.

Have a look at the gallery of hats worn by some of the fans at the Fair Grounds.