Come the beginning of February, every weekend until Fat Tuesday will consist of parties, parades, and grilling on the side of the road, all in celebration of our Louisiana culture and the coming of Lent. Hundreds of people from across the country will travel to our state to partake in the celebration we hold so near and dear to our hearts. Streets will be scattered with beads and stuffed animals and candy and cups. Kids will be on their parents’ shoulders shouting at the floa