A popular event during the parade is when the people on the parade floats throw items into the crowd of observers. These items are usually strings of colorful beads or toy coins called doubloons. Many people have or attend king cake parties. The king cake is a coffee cake with a hidden bead inside it.
If the tub has been leaking or the drain is hard to operate, clean the linkage, rocker arm and stopper. Use a brush and a mild cleaning solution or vinegar. Flush the tub drain with a solution of 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of baking soda and rinse with boiling water.
Step 6. The stopper, or plunger, can be adjusted by either tightening or loosening the adjustable linkage that connects the trip lever to the stopper. The stopper must be adjusted to the correct height in order for the bathtub to drain correctly.