Mardi Gras (New Orleans, USA)

Mardi Gras transforms New Orleans for weeks with krewe parades, second-line marches, and neighborhood celebrations, peaking on Fat Tuesday with over 200,000 visitors. Unlike #5 Barranquilla Carnival's UNESCO recognition, Mardi Gras lacks official heritage status yet remains woven into local culture as a way of life. The event rolls an average of 1,500 floats in 70 parades, distributing 25 million beads, making its float count 50% higher than Binche Carnival's modest total.