New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees tosses beads to the crowd as the team does a victory parade through the central business district of New Orleans Tuesday. The Saints and fans are celebrating the Saints' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Sunday's Super Bowl XLIV. (Bill Haber/AP)
Mardi Gras spirit fills New Orleans Saints victory parade
Loyal New Orleans Saints fans stuck with their team through years of lousy records. Now, says Debby Wood, who joined the celebrating throng, 'It's like the prodigal son finally came home.'
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