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OTTAWA - The Ottawa Renegades are expected to cancel a controversial Mardi Gras Madness promotion, the Ottawa Citizen reported Tuesday. Adapted from the Mardi Gras festival in New Orleans, women seated in the south-side upper deck were encouraged to collect beads from men, which on Bourbon Street is sometimes achieved by exposing breasts. The woman with the most beads at the CFL game won $1,000. Reached Monday in Michigan, Mr. Glieberman confirmed he planned to make an announcement about the Mardi Gras promotion Tuesday. Though nudity was originally intended, the club quickly revised its policy before the home opener in July. It said flashers would be escorted from the premises, which happened on several occasions amid jeers from patrons. On at least one occasion, police officers and security guards were pelted with hotdogs and beads as they escorted a bead-wearing young woman down the aisle. Those offended by the promotion were allowed to exchange their tickets for seats in other areas of the stadium. According to Glieberman, no more than 100 customers have been relocated this season, although security was beefed up at the last game. (CP)
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