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Even though the state is experiencing record-high infection numbers nearly every day now - officials in the south east Texas town are full steam ahead with their Mardi Gras plans.

Make a sign to get the best results, and don't be surprised if you catch some groceries.

Cotton is accused of throwing beads from the float during the parade and hitting a K-9 officer

If you want to maximize yourself as a target for some of these beads, cups, and who knows what else - I suggest making a K945 sign!

A biologist at LSU has developed Mardi Gras beads that are biodegradable. Will we soon see this beads flying from floats across our great state?

Just send one out over the parade route loaded down with throws, and "laissez bomb temps rouler!"

Besides offering to fill up all the potholes in Shreveport, here are some options for you.

Former American Idol star Garrett Jacobs will be the Grand Marshall of the parade.

Tons of beads are collected from the prade routes. Then they are cleaned to be used for the following carnival season.

Captain Brian from the Krewe of Centaur came in and gave us a quick lessons on the do and don't of parade etiquette and how to maximize your bead catching.

This isn't just a problem for people in Louisiana anymore! It's no surprise a 'festival' featuring booze, beads and boobs would be adopted in other areas of the country, is it? Heck no!