(S19) - PT3 - Stadium Experiences

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Some people think that Mardi Gras in New Orleans is the biggest party of the year, but those people have never been to a home game for the Second Line. Every single game there is a huge parade that marches through the French Quarter all the way to the stadium. Marching bands, floats, and dancing galore. Its a spectacle like few others. Purple, gold, and teal flood the streets in support of their home team in such a density that it makes it difficult for the visiting team to make it to the stadium themselves. Before the game has even started, the city of New Orleans sets the tone for how the entire night will play out. Even after the game starts, you can hear the marching bands still outside tail gating and playing as loud as they can, distracting opposing offenses from being able to run their game plan. Dancing in the stands and creative outfits are not at all uncommon and the stadium even gives out prizes to the most creative costumes of the bunch. Win or lose, it is always a celebration of unrivaled magnitude. Then after the games, the fans flood the local restaurants to eat and discuss the games and often times run into Second Line players as they do so. Even the athletes can't help but to get involved in the world's largest party!