My ever first night at Mardi gras was last night. Good lord what a blast, probably one of the best parades I've ever seen. It was insanely crowded due to fall out boy but that didn't stop the fun. Those actors destroy it!!!! Ridiculously energetic and happier as a human can possibly be. The floats were huge too and very detailed, my favorite was the Mexico one however a very close second to china. If you haven't gone yet, go. I've been avoiding it for years but I am definitely coming back for it next year