Thanks for that insight. I guess I don't know enough about N.O. to know that some (all?) of the parades pass through residential areas as well.
No problem. These stupid tapes are giving NOLA a worse reputation than it already has.
Carnival season has already started, and parades begin rolling next week; beat the crowd and come check it out for yourself. You'll see lots and lots of foolishness, but if you stay out of the Quarter, it's usually PG rated.