So here are some of the floats we saw. These are Krewe Hermes floats.

 

 

The Krewes who toss beads and "stuff" from the floats are always dressed up.

Jim and I thought this float looked like us (except for the hair on the guy.) Besides a ton of beads I got a much desired Hermes light up headband.

Next came Le Krewe D' Etat.

 

For hours before the parades there were dozens of vendors hawking their wares. It was crazy how loaded the carts were with colorful stuff.