Mardi Gras 2014 is wrapping up with a bang in New ... Hundreds of thousands of visitors flocked to the city decked out in beads and feathers to watch dozens of over-the-top parades.

Whether you're celebrating in The Big Easy or on the Gulf Coast, you're going to see colorful floats and get an assortment of Mardi Gras beads. It's also a tradition to eat king cake — a braided ...

This year, the theme is Planet Mardi Gras, so the floats and costumes have cosmic elements. I was even able to ride on a float and throw beads ... fans and throwback photos to past festivals.