Think you've got the best, most original Mardi Gras costume in all of the Big Easy? Test your theory at the 38th Annual Bourbon Street Awards on Mardi Gras Day (Feb. 12, 2002). Held at the corner of Burgundy and St. Ann streets, the Awards are an outrageous display of bad taste, exhibitionism, and good fun.

After the contest, make your way to the street below the balcony at 828 Bourbon for the Krewe of Queenateenas bead throwing extravaganza... over 10,000 beads will hit the street, starting at 1:00 p.m.