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Hello, everyone.

Certainly you've heard this question asked A LOT the past several months: Will Mardi Gras go off as usual in 2021?

"Personally. I think there’s a 50-50 chance."

That's the view of one captain on of a well-known krewe whose parade rolls annually down St. Charles Avenue.

Reporter Doug MacCash takes a deep dive into this major question in his latest story. He spoke with several captains to better understand how their krewes are preparing for what might happen with Carnival 2021.

It's definitely a story you won't want to miss.

All that – and more – is in today’s Lunch Line. As always, thanks for reading. Keep your distance and, please, wear a mask.