The full-scale party is back on in New Orleans for Mardi Gras this week.

With the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations and cases dropping dramatically across the country, officials in New Orleans decided parades can return after being canceled last year.

Record crowds are expected to hit the streets today for Fat Tuesday to see elaborate floats and marching bands once again.

City officials, however, did cut down some of the parade routes because of a police officer staffing shortage.

Have you ever been to Mardi Gras in New Orleans?