During the Thoth parade the corner of Magazine Street and Henry Clay is carnage, as evidenced by this busy scene when the Louisiana Rough Riders rode through in 2011.
When taking Mardi Gras shots on St. Charles Avenue, I liked to be able to in amongst the crowds to capture the atmosphere of the "bead rush". This is an example, as the crowds swarm a Krewe of Iris float near General Pershing, 2010.