Mardi Gras at Bourbon Street

Those trying to nab a last minute seat at Tuesday's Bourbon Street party had no fat chance of landing one.

Every seat had been spoken for by happy diners donning beads and masks.

The bar got more and more packed as the evening went on. People who had never met before were clinking beer glasses, and posing together for photos.

Click through the photo stream above for a glimpse of who turned out, and to view some of the scrumptious foods served on the special menu.

And to see video from last year's raucus blowout, click here.