The rest of the ten things not to do are here.
For fun things you CAN do in New Orleans at Mardi Gras, check out this Mardi Gras interactive map.
(image credit: Jenn Blatty, of Hulk Hogan as Bacchus at Mardi Gras 2008)"Do not fight over beads, it's just not worth it... [Instead,] If you see a group getting ready to hold up a sign to a passing float, go stand next to them. They know someone behind the masks and are about to get buried under bags of beads and goodies."
From the Upcoming ueue, submitted by Marilyn Terrell.
Love the pictures as well! : )