February 24, 2009 10:53 am Mardi Gras Not Immune to Difficult Economic Times It is Fat Tuesday and in New Orleans that means the wild end to what some thought may be a rough carnival season thanks to the economic crunch. Local 0:44 At least 5 shot along Connecticut Avenue in Dupont Circle 1:36 O.J. Simpson's cause of death revealed 2:36 Super dad makes Mario-themed obstacle course for son's birthday 2:03 Does Shakira still believe in love following Gerard Piqué split? 1:59 Ellen DeGeneres jokes about being ‘kicked out of show business'