The story is mainly a gallerly of pictures portraying the event. It looks like an excuse to drink heavily and have fun. I doubt you would see a similar event in Iowa. Here is the link:

https://www.nola.com/expo/news...75a811699/index.html

Freaks and attention whores unite.

Some of those roller derby gals look pretty scary. I think I'd rather be chased by a bull.

NOLA never passes up a chance to party!!! I used to live there, and did make some great, yet fuzzy memories!!

My BIL lives in NOLA. What a town full of loons. A little partying is fine; a lifestyle that revolves around it your whole life is a waste of a life and potential.