Throw me Something Mister

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"Tho me sometin Mista!!" Collecting the "throws" (beads, doubloons and trinkets) from Mardi Gras parades is a long standing tradition of carnival season in New Orleans.

Beyond the decadence of the French Quarter, families throughout Louisiana celebrate Mardi Gras by spending time together and attending the many parades.