Interview of Russell Paul Rider
00:03 - Defines what Mardi Gras is to him in Basile
00:53 - Explains what you need in order to run
01:21 - Shows wire masks that he’s made over the years
02:30 - Talks about the traditional costume (pants, shirts, capuchin)
04:11 - The use of horses in Mardi Gras
04:47 - Explains the day’s events on Mardi Gras day
06:33 - Talks about how people sign up for running that day
07:46 - How much it costs to make his own costume and where the products come from
10:11 Accidents and inappropriate costumes
11:25 - Men and women running together
12:04 - Who runs Mardi Gras in Basile
13:00 - Not being able to teach new riders because of so many people wanting to run
13:32 - Talking about keeping their heritage
14:34 - Explains what begging, dancing, and other activities are, talks about Basile’s Mardi Gras song
16:54 - Sings their version of the Mardi Gras song
19:25 - Mardi Gras parades versus Cajun Mardi Gras
20:31 - Talking about people coming without Cajun culture (African American’s have their own Mardi Gras)
22:10 - Tells stories about fun times
28:37 - Ingredients for the gumbo
28:45 - Children’s Mardi Gras
