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The North Side Skull & Bone Gang parade down the streets during the wake up call for Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in New Orleans. Their costumes are intended to represent the dead and they bring a serious message, reminding people of their mortality and the need to live a productive and good life. (Photo by Brynn Anderson/AP Photo)

The North Side Skull & Bone Gang parade down the streets during the wake up call for Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in New Orleans. Their costumes are intended to represent the dead and they bring a serious message, reminding people of their mortality and the need to live a productive and good life. (Photo by Brynn Anderson/AP Photo)



A member of the North Side Skull & Bone Gang stands against a wall waiting to continue the parade during the wake up call for Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in New Orleans. (Photo by Brynn Anderson/AP Photo)

A member of the North Side Skull & Bone Gang stands against a wall waiting to continue the parade during the wake up call for Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in New Orleans. (Photo by Brynn Anderson/AP Photo)



A member of the North Side Skull & Bone Gang, talks to a resident during the wake up call for Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in New Orleans. (Photo by Brynn Anderson/AP Photo)

A member of the North Side Skull & Bone Gang, talks to a resident during the wake up call for Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in New Orleans. (Photo by Brynn Anderson/AP Photo)



A member of the North Side Skull & Bone Gang, starts the celebration with a wake up call for Mardi Gras at the Backstreet Cultural Museum, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in New Orleans. (Photo by Brynn Anderson/AP Photo)

A member of the North Side Skull & Bone Gang, starts the celebration with a wake up call for Mardi Gras at the Backstreet Cultural Museum, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in New Orleans. (Photo by Brynn Anderson/AP Photo)



A parade-goer walks the streets with the North Side Skull & Bone Gang, during the wake up call for Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in New Orleans. (Photo by Brynn Anderson/AP Photo)

A parade-goer walks the streets with the North Side Skull & Bone Gang, during the wake up call for Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in New Orleans. (Photo by Brynn Anderson/AP Photo)



Members of the North Side Skull & Bone Gang dance in front of the Louis Armstrong park during the wake up call for Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in New Orleans. (Photo by Brynn Anderson/AP Photo)

Members of the North Side Skull & Bone Gang dance in front of the Louis Armstrong park during the wake up call for Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in New Orleans. (Photo by Brynn Anderson/AP Photo)



The North Side Skull & Bone Gang stand together during the wake up call for Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in New Orleans. (Photo by Brynn Anderson/AP Photo)

The North Side Skull & Bone Gang stand together during the wake up call for Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in New Orleans. (Photo by Brynn Anderson/AP Photo)



A member of the North Side Skull & Bone Gang dances in front of the Louis Armstrong park during the wake up call for Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in New Orleans. (Photo by Brynn Anderson/AP Photo)

A member of the North Side Skull & Bone Gang dances in front of the Louis Armstrong park during the wake up call for Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in New Orleans. (Photo by Brynn Anderson/AP Photo)



A member of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club hands out coconuts during Mardi Gras day on February 9, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras in French, is a celebration traditionally held before the observance of Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Christian Lenten season. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

A member of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club hands out coconuts during Mardi Gras day on February 9, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras in French, is a celebration traditionally held before the observance of Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Christian Lenten season. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)



A member of the Mondo Kayo Social and Marching Club parades down St. Charles Avenue during Mardi Gras day on February 9, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

A member of the Mondo Kayo Social and Marching Club parades down St. Charles Avenue during Mardi Gras day on February 9, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)



A reveler makes his way through the French Quarter during Mardi Gras day on February 9, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

A reveler makes his way through the French Quarter during Mardi Gras day on February 9, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)



A member of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club throws a coconut during Mardi Gras day on February 9, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

A member of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club throws a coconut during Mardi Gras day on February 9, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)



Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes, head of the Mardi Gras North Side Skull & Bone Gang, poses with his accoutrements for upcoming Mardi Gras day, in New Orleans, Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Their costumes are intended to represent the dead, and Barnes said they bring a serious message, reminding people of their mortality and the need to live a productive and good life. (Photo by Gerald Herbert/AP Photo)

Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes, head of the Mardi Gras North Side Skull & Bone Gang, poses with his accoutrements for upcoming Mardi Gras day, in New Orleans, Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Their costumes are intended to represent the dead, and Barnes said they bring a serious message, reminding people of their mortality and the need to live a productive and good life. (Photo by Gerald Herbert/AP Photo)



Parade-goers vie for beads and trinkets as the Krewe of Endymion Mardi Gras parade rolls through New Orleans, Saturday, February 6, 2016. (Photo by Gerald Herbert/AP Photo)

Parade-goers vie for beads and trinkets as the Krewe of Endymion Mardi Gras parade rolls through New Orleans, Saturday, February 6, 2016. (Photo by Gerald Herbert/AP Photo)



A rider throws beads as the Krewe of Endymion hands American flags to parade-goers as the Mardi Gras parade rolls through New Orleans, Saturday, February 6, 2016. (Photo by Gerald Herbert/AP Photo)

A rider throws beads as the Krewe of Endymion hands American flags to parade-goers as the Mardi Gras parade rolls through New Orleans, Saturday, February 6, 2016. (Photo by Gerald Herbert/AP Photo)



A rider throws beads as the Krewe of Endymion Mardi Gras parade rolls through New Orleans, Saturday, February 6, 2016. (Photo by Gerald Herbert/AP Photo)

A rider throws beads as the Krewe of Endymion Mardi Gras parade rolls through New Orleans, Saturday, February 6, 2016. (Photo by Gerald Herbert/AP Photo)



A Maid from the royal court of Endymion throws beads as the Krewe of Endymion Mardi Gras parade rolls through New Orleans, Saturday, February 6, 2016. (Photo by Gerald Herbert/AP Photo)

A Maid from the royal court of Endymion throws beads as the Krewe of Endymion Mardi Gras parade rolls through New Orleans, Saturday, February 6, 2016. (Photo by Gerald Herbert/AP Photo)
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