#carnival

A Mardi Gras club that throws a parade or ball.

To shuffle-walk in rhythm behind a band at Carnival.

The traditional Mardi Gras shout to a float rider — toss me some beads.

Mardi Gras Indians — Black NOLA tribes who mask in elaborate hand-sewn suits.

Carnival masquerade; playing costumed in the bands

'The fatted bull' — Carnival symbol of the last meat before Lent.

The pre-dawn opening street party of Carnival Monday.

Lit torches carried by walkers in nighttime Mardi Gras parades.

A big party, especially around Carnival.

To dance wildly and freely with abandon.

Aluminum krewe coin thrown from Mardi Gras floats.

'Fat Monday' — the day before Mardi Gras.

Commotion, scandal, confusion or a wild rowdy party.