16 Tips for Celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Mardi Gras is just around the corner so follow these tips to make the most of your experience.

#9 Bag Your Swag
Photo: Gary Clark, Article: Kim Cross, Megan Holley

#9 Bag Your Swag

The hand-painted Zulu coconut and glittery Muses shoe are the most rare and coveted throws, but you can count on catching beads, cups, stuffed animals, doubloons (coins), and other free parade throws by the bushel. Bring a bag.


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