Aside from the sea spongeâs many uses as a household favorite in bathing, personal care, cleaning, and more, living sea sponges are actually being researched right now in hopes to synthesize alternative treatments for various ailments.
1 Finally, if you want to go all out, wear a costume. 2  Traditional costumes for Mardi Gras parties include the court jester, the pirate, the French courtier or French royalty. 3  You should be able to easily find any of these costumes in your local costume shop.
Bring a bag to store all the beads, trinkets, coconuts, and doubloons you'll catch right off the floats, as the parades roll just a few feet in front of you. No better way to enjoy Mardi Gras in comfort and convenience-right on St. Charles Avenue !