He is presented as a "HAS BEEN". Some may think that this statement would be derogatory, but not this group of men. To be a "HAS BEEN" holds great honor. Each man who has been a Lafitte in years past stands as he is called and joins the long line of men who wore that title before he did. The line holds memories and stories that reveals both the character of a man and the history of a city and its festival. His year as Jean Lafitte is filled with many trips and appearances. And when that year is done, his name is called. He takes that walk not in costume, but in tux. He joins the line of memories and stories of a few chosen men who have honored their city in the name of Jean Lafitte.
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