Photos: Mardi Gras steps off before the season of Lent

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Photos: Mardi Gras steps off before the season of Lent

Mardi Gras marks the last blowout before Lent season begins. Take a look at the parades that bring in the fun before the Holy season begins.

Float riders toss trinkets at the Krewe of Cleopatra Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Mardi Gras season is kicking into high gear with a slew of major parades throughout New Orleans. Although Carnival season officially began Jan. 6, the festivities really kick into high gear the two weekends ahead of Fat Tuesday. This year Fat Tuesday is Feb. 13. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Members of the Krewe of Cork royalty pose before the beginning of their parade Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in New Orleans. Mardi Gras season kicks into high gear this weekend. (AP Photo/Stacey Plaisance)

Float riders toss trinkets at the Krewe of Cleopatra Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Mardi Gras season is kicking into high gear with a slew of major parades throughout New Orleans. Although Carnival season officially began Jan. 6, the festivities really kick into high gear the two weekends ahead of Fat Tuesday. This year Fat Tuesday is Feb. 13.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Revelers scream for trinkets at the Krewe of Cleopatra Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Mardi Gras season is kicking into high gear with a slew of major parades throughout New Orleans. Although Carnival season officially began Jan. 6, the festivities really kick into high gear the two weekends ahead of Fat Tuesday. This year Fat Tuesday is Feb. 13. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Members of the Pussyfooters dance at the Krewe of Cleopatra Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Mardi Gras season is kicking into high gear with a slew of major parades throughout New Orleans. Although Carnival season officially began Jan. 6, the festivities really kick into high gear the two weekends ahead of Fat Tuesday. This year Fat Tuesday is Feb. 13. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Float riders toss beads and trinkets during the Krewe of Thoth Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. The krewe's original parade route was designed specifically to serve people who were unable to attend other parades in the city. The route passes in front of several extended healthcare facilities. Carnival season will culminate on Mardi Gras day this Tuesday, Feb. 13. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

A military drill team marches during the Krewe of Thoth Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. The krewe's original parade route was designed specifically to serve people who were unable to attend other parades in the city. The route passes in front of several extended healthcare facilities. Carnival season will culminate on Mardi Gras day this Tuesday, Feb. 13. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

A military drill team marches during the Krewe of Thoth Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. The krewe's original parade route was designed specifically to serve people who were unable to attend other parades in the city. The route passes in front of several extended healthcare facilities. Carnival season will culminate on Mardi Gras day this Tuesday, Feb. 13. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Flambeaux's cary their torches in the Krewe of Orpheus in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. Tens of thousands of revelers are expected on New Orleans streets for parades and rowdy fun as Mardi Gras caps the Carnival season in a city with a celebration of its own, its 300th anniversary. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Flambeaux's cary their torches in the Krewe of Orpheus in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. Tens of thousands of revelers are expected on New Orleans streets for parades and rowdy fun as Mardi Gras caps the Carnival season in a city with a celebration of its own, its 300th anniversary. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Flambeaux's cary their torches in the Krewe of Orpheus in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Float riders hand beads to the crowd as the Krewe of Orpheus rolls in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. Tens of thousands of revelers are expected on New Orleans streets for parades and rowdy fun as Mardi Gras caps the Carnival season in a city with a celebration of its own, its 300th anniversary. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Float riders encourage the crowd as the Krewe of Orpheus rolls in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Float riders hand beads to the crowd as the Krewe of Orpheus rolls in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Float riders toss trinkets as the Krewe of Orpheus rolls in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

The Krewe of Orpheus rolls in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. Tens of thousands of revelers are expected on New Orleans streets for parades and rowdy fun as Mardi Gras caps the Carnival season in a city with a celebration of its own, its 300th anniversary. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

A member of the Krewe of Zulu adjusts his hat as their parade rolls on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

A member of the walking club Mondo Kayo revels as they march and dance down the route of the Krewe of Zulu parade on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

John Shreves, center, of New Orleans, runs into Jeff Jones, right, who both dressed as Donald Trump, during the Society de Sainte Anne parade, on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

A reveler blows a kiss to the camera during the Society de Sainte Anne parade, on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Children dressed as goldfish walk in the Society de Sainte Anne parade, on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Revelers march during the Society de Sainte Anne parade, on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Revelers march during the Society de Sainte Anne parade, on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

A man walks with his dog during the Society de Sainte Anne parade, on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Float riders toss trinkets at the Krewe of Cleopatra Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Mardi Gras season is kicking into high gear with a slew of major parades throughout New Orleans. Although Carnival season officially began Jan. 6, the festivities really kick into high gear the two weekends ahead of Fat Tuesday. This year Fat Tuesday is Feb. 13. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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