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to outlandish—are an obvious
social requirement. Turkey basting
toppers are prevalent as are
thoroughbreds traversing circular
brims, but 昀氀ora, fauna, and food
often rule the day. Overstu昀昀ed
cornucopias spill over visors,
wide-brim 昀氀owered hats soar
upwards with bright 昀氀owers and
emerald leaves, and even the
occasional road cone pops up as a
not-too-subtle humorous protest
statement about the condition of
city roads leading to the track.
For anyone feeling
underdressed, a pop-up hat vendor
is typically on site to cater to an
unexpected chapeau emergency.
Flowing gowns, cocktail dresses,
elegant jumpsuits, and parasols are
complimented colorful jackets, natty
vests, full-blown horse-and-jockey
costumes, and walking sticks.
ALL PHOTOS ROBERT WITKOWSKI
The 102nd Thanksgiving Classic
horse race at the Fair Grounds
Race Course & Slots in New
Orleans will take place on
Thursday, November 26. Post
time for the full day of racing
begins at noon.
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