Mardi Gras Day is quickly approaching, and events marking the season are everywhere. What is your favorite aspect of the Carnival season?

Published 2:15 am Wednesday, February 16, 2011

c4c0ba22-63c0-11e1-84f4-001cc4c0325c Watching parades 13
c4c0baea-63c0-11e1-84f5-001cc4c0325c catching beads, doubloons and other goodies 5
c4c0bb6c-63c0-11e1-84f6-001cc4c0325c King cake! 9
c4c0bbee-63c0-11e1-84f7-001cc4c0325c Riding or marching in parades and attending Carnival balls 4
c4c0bc70-63c0-11e1-84f8-001cc4c0325c The music and festivities 10