Stock photography, photos: Mardi Gras - New Orleans, LA Stock photos of During Mardi Gras in New Orleans, carnival throws are small gifts that are thrown to bystanders along the parade routes. They can be small toys, candy or beads. By far, the beads are one of the most sought after prizes. As Mardi Gras progresses towards the Big Day - Fat Tuesday - the quest for beads heats up. The French Quarter has become synonymous with outrageous behavior as revelers will resort to just about anything to get more and more beads. Ladies (and men too) display their charms as people on balconies shout encouragement and toss beads to the crowd below. Photograph: © Robert Burch Click for a larger image and more information Keywords associated with this stock photo: usa, united states, city, cities, new orleans, Louisiana, Mardi gras, bourbon street, carnival, beads, nudity, party, flashing, flasher, breast, fat tuesday