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Mardi Gras Murder Mystery
Mardi Gras is a festive time – especially in The Big Easy where Krewes of revelers parade through the streets dressed in their unique costumes, throwing keepsakes to the crowds. Each year the Krewe de Tromperie, a troupe made up of amateur and professional entertainers enthrall those stationed along the parade route with costumes mimicking happy and sad theatrical masks.
Ruling over the festivities, sitting in a prominent spot on the Krewe’s float, is the Tromperie Royale, a masked local celebrity whose identity is revealed at the end of the parade as the float comes to a stop in front of the Hotel Toulouse on Bourbon Street.
But, this year, the term “end” had a new meaning, for royalty has its enemies, and murder would make and appearance before the unmasking could occur. Who would camouflage such a foul deed, and what would prompt such an inglorious demise to the royal ruler?
Only keen investigative skills and a sharp eye will uncover the nefarious person who was masked for murder.
The Big Easy was rocking for Mardi Gras as the Krewe de Tromperie paraded down Bourbon Street.
THE SUSPECTS
Can you identify the killer?
“COOL CRAWDADDY” CLYDE
Jazz musician and Krewe member. He produces a unique sound on his vintage sax, and frequently performs in the streets near Jackson Square.
“SILENT SAM” SIMMONS
Street mime and Krewe member. He and Clyde often perform together, earning big tips from the tourists.
MARIGOLD FLOWERS
Mardi Gras float designer. She works with many Krewes to create works of art with customized features.
LANA LANDO
Parish clerk of Gallo Parish, adjacent to New Orleans. She handles all transactions, including transfers of titles and proof of ownership.
PIERRE BAGUETTE
Pastry chef and restaurateur. His delicious beignets are popular with the Krewe. He produces special Mardi Gras beignets using a secret family recipe.
MISTY MOURNUNG
Hotelier. She owns the Hotel Toulouse in the French Quarter, a favorite watering hole for the Krewe members. Her hurricanes are out of this world.
MURGATROYD “MURKY” WATERS
River boat captain and Krewe member. He is an amateur magician who entertains his customers as they travel the Mississippi River.
“MOMMA” MARGOT
Voodoo queen. Some people laugh at her as a fraud, yet some of the magic she works seems all to real.
POLICE CHIEF LAW
(Optional Facilitator Role.) He will take charge of leading the murder investigation.
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