re: I don't care for Mardi Gras anymore.

I only go to 3 or 4 days or nights of parading, but still enjoy it. I only go if the weather is nice, it is not mega crowded (no Endymion for me), and I have a base to hang near the route. Yesterday and last night were perfect on St Charles in Garden District and LGD. Great weather, crowds good but not too big, people friendly and having a good time. Met some new people. Saw a buddy riding and replenished the household Mardi Gras cup supply. Had dinner at John's Steakhouse in middle of the parades then watched a bit more and home by 9pm. Just perfect.