New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 8: Large crowds watch a float in the Rex parade rolls down Canal Street on Mardi Gras March 8, 2011 in News Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday is the final day of Carnival, and the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It's been celebrated in Louisiana since the late 17th century when it was under French colonial rule. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 8: Two women stand above the crowd in the French Quarter on Mardi Gras March 8, 2011 in News Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday is the final day of Carnival, and the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It's been celebrated in Louisiana since the late 17th century when it was under French colonial rule. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 8: A rider atop a Zulu parade float greets a large crowd on Mardi Gras March 8, 2011 in News Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday is the final day of Carnival, and the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It's been celebrated in Louisiana since the late 17th century when it was under French colonial rule. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 8: Three women in costume dance on Mardi Gras March 8, 2011 in News Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday is the final day of Carnival, and the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It's been celebrated in Louisiana since the late 17th century when it was under French colonial rule. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 8: Large crowds await the Rex Parade on Mardi Gras March 8, 2011 in News Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday is the final day of Carnival, and the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It's been celebrated in Louisiana since the late 17th century when it was under French colonial rule. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 8: Revelers dressed like members of marching band parade through the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood on Mardi Gras March 8, 2011 in News Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday is the final day of Carnival, and the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It's been celebrated in Louisiana since the late 17th century when it was under French colonial rule. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 8: The Boeuf Gras, a permanent float in the Rex parade that symbolizes feasting, turns onto Canal Street on Mardi Gras March 8, 2011 in News Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday is the final day of Carnival, and the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It's been celebrated in Louisiana since the late 17th century when it was under French colonial rule. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 8: The Jefferson City Buzzards marching club marches and dances ahead of the Rex parade on Mardi Gras March 8, 2011 in News Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday is the final day of Carnival, and the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It's been celebrated in Louisiana since the late 17th century when it was under French colonial rule. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 8: A thick crowd of revelers in the French Quarter fill the streets on Mardi Gras March 8, 2011 in News Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday is the final day of Carnival, and the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It's been celebrated in Louisiana since the late 17th century when it was under French colonial rule. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 8: A man wearing a homemade replica of a French Quarter street lamp and sign awaits the parades on Mardi Gras March 8, 2011 in News Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday is the final day of Carnival, and the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It's been celebrated in Louisiana since the late 17th century when it was under French colonial rule. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 8: The Warren Easton High School marching band performs in the Rex parade on Mardi Gras March 8, 2011 in News Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday is the final day of Carnival, and the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It's been celebrated in Louisiana since the late 17th century when it was under French colonial rule. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 8: A masked rider in the Rex parade throws a cup to people in the crowd on Mardi Gras March 8, 2011 in News Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday is the final day of Carnival, and the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It's been celebrated in Louisiana since the late 17th century when it was under French colonial rule. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 8: A man in costume enjoys the sights on Mardi Gras March 8, 2011 in News Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday is the final day of Carnival, and the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It's been celebrated in Louisiana since the late 17th century when it was under French colonial rule. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 8: A float rider in the Zulu parade laughs after throwing a bag of beads to the crowd on Mardi Gras March 8, 2011 in News Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday is the final day of Carnival, and the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It's been celebrated in Louisiana since the late 17th century when it was under French colonial rule. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 8: Large crowds reach up for beads as the Jester float in the traditional Rex parade rolls down Canal Street on Mardi Gras March 8, 2011 in News Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday is the final day of Carnival, and the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It's been celebrated in Louisiana since the late 17th century when it was under French colonial rule. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 8: A large crowd reaches up for beads as a Zulu parade float rolls down Canal Street on Mardi Gras March 8, 2011 in News Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday is the final day of Carnival, and the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It's been celebrated in Louisiana since the late 17th century when it was under French colonial rule. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras

MARDI GRAS NEW ORLEANS, LA - March 8: Revelers get ready before parades roll on Mardi Gras morning in New Orleans, Tues., March 8, 2011.l (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 8: A man holds a sign before a parade on Mardi Gras March 8, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is the final day of Carnival, and the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It's been celebrated in Louisiana since the late 17th century when it was under French colonial rule. (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras

MARDI GRAS NEW ORLEANS, LA - March 8: Revelers get ready before parades roll on Mardi Gras morning in New Orleans, Tues., March 8, 2011.l (Photo by Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 07: Actress Jennifer Coolidge rides on a float in the 2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade during Mardi Gras on March 7, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Skip Bolen/Getty Images)

2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 07: Actress Jennifer Coolidge rides on a float in the 2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade during Mardi Gras on March 7, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Skip Bolen/Getty Images)

2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 07: (L-R) Executive producers David Simon and Eric Overmyer of HBO's 'Treme' riding in the 2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade during Mardi Gras on March 7, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Skip Bolen/Getty Images)

2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 07: The cast of HBO's 'Treme' float in the 2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade during Mardi Gras on March 7, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Skip Bolen/Getty Images)

2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 07: Actors Jonathan Silverman and Jennifer Finnigan ride in the 2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade during Mardi Gras on March 7, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Skip Bolen/Getty Images)

2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 07: (L-R) Executive producers David Simon and Eric Overmyer of HBO's 'Treme' riding in the 2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade during Mardi Gras on March 7, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Skip Bolen/Getty Images)

2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 07: Actress Jennifer Coolidge rides on a float in the 2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade during Mardi Gras on March 7, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Skip Bolen/Getty Images)

2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 07: Academy Award winning actress Melissa Leo on the cast of HBO's 'Treme' float in the 2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade during Mardi Gras on March 7, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Skip Bolen/Getty Images)

2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 07: Actress Jennifer Coolidge rides on a float in the 2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade during Mardi Gras on March 7, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Skip Bolen/Getty Images)

2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 07: Actor Wendell Pierce riding on the cast of HBO's 'Treme' float in the 2011 Krewe Of Orpheus Parade during Mardi Gras on March 7, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Skip Bolen/Getty Images)