Woman killed by Mardi Gras parade float in New Orleans

[Yappi]

A woman was run over and killed by a parade float in New Orleans during the city’s Mardi Gras celebration, official said.

The unidentified woman was struck Wednesday night when she tripped while apparently trying to cross between a tandem float, which is made up of two sections connected in the middle, witnesses told local media outlets.

The tragic accident occurred during the Krewe of Nyx parade.

Woman killed by Mardi Gras parade float in New Orleans

A woman was run over and killed by a parade float in New Orleans during the city’s Mardi Gras celebration, official said. The unidentified woman was struck Wednesday night when she tripped while ap…

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[Steel Valley FB]

That’s a horrible outcome, but it was a poor decision to cross between two connected floats. I wonder if she committed and couldn’t back up and/or if she was drunk.

 

[Tesoro]

Another meaningless celebration..reason to go out and get stupid drunk.

 

[thePITman]

What is Mardi Gras actually a celebration of?

Nevermind. I googled it.

Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", reflecting the practice of the last night of eating rich, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season. Related popular practices are associated with Shrovetide celebrations before the fasting and religious obligations associated with the penitential season of Lent.

 

[Zunardo]

Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow you may diet.