Mardi Gras: One time of year people can act like fools

Revelers play brass band music as they begin the march of the Society of Saint Anne Mardi Gras parade, during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. AP

Carnival riders throw trinkets from floats during the Krewe of Mid-City Mardi Gras parade. AP

The Mystic Krewe of Hermes rolls along the traditional Uptown route just days before Mardi Gras. AP

A member of the New Orleans Baby Doll Ladies walks down St. Charles Avenue ahead of the Zulu Parade during Mardi Gras. AP

Revelers in costume participate in morning festivities along the route of the Society of Saint Anne parade on Mardi Gras. AP

Revelers scream for beads during the Krewe of Endymion Mardi Gras parade. AP

Revelers gather for the start of the Society of Saint Anne walking parade in the Bywater section of New Orleans during Mardi Gras day. AP

Revelers participate in the Society of Saint Anne parade on Mardi Gras day in the Marigny section of New Orleans. AP

The North Side Skull & Bone Gang parade down the streets during the wake up call for Mardi Gras. AP