PHOTOS: Mardi Gras 2012

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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Mardi Gras revelers jam Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. This is the last day of the Mardi Gras celebration ending at midnight, after a day long celebration of parades, marching groups and people in costumes. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Mardi Gras revelers jam Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. This is the last day of the Mardi Gras celebration ending at midnight, after a day long celebration of parades, marching groups and people in costumes. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
The Rex Parade moves through the central business district of New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. This is the last day of the Mardi Gras celebration ending at midnight, after a day long celebration of parades, marching groups and people in costumes. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
The Rex Parade moves through the central business district of New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. This is the last day of the Mardi Gras celebration ending at midnight, after a day long celebration of parades, marching groups and people in costumes. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
The Rex Parade moves through the central business district of New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. This is the last day of the Mardi Gras celebration ending at midnight, after a day long celebration of parades, marching groups and people in costumes. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Scenes from Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans.
Scenes from Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans.
Scenes from Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans.
Scenes from Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans.
Scenes from Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans.
Scenes from Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans.
Scenes from Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans.
Scenes from Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans.
Scenes from Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans.
Scenes from Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans.
Scenes from Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans.
Scenes from Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans.
Scenes from Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans.
Scenes from Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans.
Scenes from Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans.
Scenes from Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans.
Scenes from Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans.
Scenes from Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans.
Scenes from Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans.
Pete Fountain makes a toast to start the day long celebration of Mardi Gras while leading his Pete Fountain's Half Fast Walking Club on its trek through the streets of New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. This is the last day of the Mardi Gras celebration ending at midnight, after a day long celebration of parades, marching groups and people in costumes. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
A member of Pete Fountain's Half Fast Marching Club hands out beads as the club begins it's traditional parade through the streets of New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. This is the last day of the Mardi Gras celebration ending at midnight, after a day long celebration of parades, marching groups and people in costumes. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Larry Zimmer and his wife Charlotte Zimmer march down St. Charles Ave. with Pete Fountain's Half Fast Marching Club as it begins to parade through the streets of New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. This is the last day of the Mardi Gras celebration ending at midnight, after a day long celebration of parades, marching groups and people in costumes. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Actress Mariska Hargitay tosses throws while riding in the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.
Actress Mariska Hargitay, right and Hillary Swank arrive at their float in the staging area of the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Actress Mariska Hargitay tosses throws while riding in the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Actress Hillary Swank walks to her float in the staging area before the start of the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.
Entertainer Cyndi Lauper throws beads while riding in the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.
Harry Connick tosses throws while riding in the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.
Entertainer Bret Michaels holds a handful of beads while riding in the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.
Entertainer Bret Michaels holds a handful of beads while riding in the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
The Mardi Gras "Krewe of Tucks" parade drives through the streets of New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. It may be just another Monday anywhere else, but in New Orleans it's Lundi Gras the day before the Carnival season culminates on Fat Tuesday.
Riders in the Mardi Gras parade make their way to their float in the staging area of the parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.
The Mardi Gras "Krewe of Tucks" parade drives through the streets of New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. It may be just another Monday anywhere else, but in New Orleans it's Lundi Gras the day before the Carnival season culminates on Fat Tuesday.
A member of the Mardi Gras "Krewe of Tucks" parade drives through the streets of New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. It may be just another Monday anywhere else, but in New Orleans it's Lundi Gras the day before the Carnival season culminates on Fat Tuesday.
The Mardi Gras "Krewe of Tucks" parade drives through the streets of New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. It may be just another Monday anywhere else, but in New Orleans it's Lundi Gras the day before the Carnival season culminates on Fat Tuesday.
Fleambeaux Carriers march along side the Captain's float in the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.
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PHOTOS: Mardi Gras 2012Mardi Gras revelers jam Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. This is the last day of the Mardi Gras celebration ending at midnight, after a day long celebration of parades, marching groups and people in costumes. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
AP Photo/Bill Haber