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  1. The most famous event in New Orleans, essentially one humongous free party that includes a parade and costumed revelers, the latter of which are known for their reputed debauchery and prolific consumption of alcohol.
     
    Posted by: mchief on May 08, 2008 12:04 PM (0) (0) Flag
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