The parade is better than Macy's The highlight of the public celebration is the parade. Throughout it masked riders stand atop huge floats from which they throw plastic cups, panties, and beads and metal doubloons to the drunken crowd. MardiGras.org - Some pictures and links on Mardis Gras. Arguably the biggest party in North America. Beads, beads and more beads.
Tops can be optional for the brave and daring.