Visit The USA on Instagram: "Mardi Gras in Louisiana is more than catching beads, eating king cake and watching parades float by. This long-running festival is a mix of the state’s French roots, African influences and local customs. Each town has its own “krewes” that host parades through the streets and toss out everything from decorated high heels to hand-painted coconuts to the tunes of local marching bands. Revelers and parade attendees alike are decked out in hand-made costumes in greens, g