The countdown to Mardi Gras has begun! The city has already begun filling up with tourists, parades, and road closures. While Mardi Gras is such an iconic season in New Orleans, anyone who has lived through a few Mardi Gras will certainly relate to these 9 hilarious Mardi Gras moments.

1. Having to pee
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Benny Grunch said it best in their memorable song, "Ain’t No Place To Pee On Mardi Gras Day."
2. Setting up your Mardi Gras ladder
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If you have little ones, then a Mardi Gras ladder is a must. It’s almost a right of passage for the youngest New Orleanians.
3. Lugging all your throws back to your car after the parade is over
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Collecting all your treasures during the parade is half the fun of going to the parade. Having to carry all of it back to the car along with your chairs, ice chests, and ladder? Well that’s another story.
4. Getting caught in traffic
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Few things more frustrating than forgetting about a parade and getting caught in the traffic and road closures.
5. Dancing like no one’s watching
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When your Alma Mater high school comes marching down the street, you just can’t help but breaking out into a dance to support them.
6. Chasing down a float in an attempt to get that one guy you know to notice you
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Float 17, driver’s side, towards the back. Uncle Johnny! Hey! Right here!
7. Catching a spear and feeling like King Arthur for the night
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Why this cheaply made stick possesses so much power, we may never know.
8. Telling your entire group to catch the cups so you can stock up your pantry
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Everyone knows these guys make the best go-cups.
9. Having long-lost friends try to reconnect with you during this time of year because you live on the parade route.
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Because as we all know, there ain’t no place to pee on Mardi Gras day, so finding friends along the parade route is a must.

What are your favorite Mardi Gras memories? Favorite parades? Share them in the comments below!

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