Participating in an authentic Mardi Gras parade is a surreal experience.
When the Tractors first start their engines and the Marching Bands
begin playing their tunes, it is impossible to prevent the tingling down
your spine. But it gets even better, as you exit the formation area and
you see and hear the roar of the crowd as they wave their hands for the
coveted baubles that you have procured for what is known the world over
as "The greatest show on Earth!"
