>> reporter: something to think about in a mardi gras split apart by a super bowl this year. they're doing it in two parts. next sunday's game will be like the tasty surprise in the middle of a mardi gras cookie. what you see here tonight, just a hint of the crowds we expect later in the week, when they say, we won't be able to see our feet on the street. >> you're not going to be able to walk. >> reporter: well, a lot of these people can't walk right now. >> well, that's because they're drunk. >> oh. that is my favorite city on the planet. >> i know it is. my second-favorite city. >> yes. they are doing their thing this week. all eyes on new orleans. make us proud, new