Hurricane Katrina Aftermath (and other stuff I find interesting)

One key change for the post-Katrina parade is that two floats will be dedicated to the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD). "They have gone through hell keeping our city together. Our organization is composed of professionals, many of whom were helped by the NOPD during Katrina, and we wanted to be sure that they are honored properly," said the Captain, who began his involvement with the parade as a page at age 5. "My family's foundation will pay for the cost of the beads for them to throw."

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