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Endymion's post-parade party, an entertainment extravaganza comparable to anything Las Vegas can offer, is so large that it is staged in the
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During his tenure on the Kenner Council, Muniz served as its president, having been elected to that post by his colleagues. He also served on the council's budget and traffic committees.
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