NEW ORLEANS—In a city known for overindulgence, maybe the
largest-ever Mardi Gras float was a little too much.  The
330-foot long super float built by the Krewe of Endymion had to
be separated in half to make a turn during its parade Saturday.
Shelton Carr, who was working security at the Superdome, says
the float was separated and then re-attached so it could
continue to roll.  The turn was only a minor hiccup. The parade
finished its route ahead of schedule.  The float ended its
journey at the Superdome, where thousands of revelers were
decked out in black tie attire. It was the first major event at
the venue since the Super Bowl power blackout.  The
multimillion-dollar float holds more than 200 riders. The
parade's celebrity grand marshal was Kelly Clarkson.