The original parade route was around the Carrollton neighborhood centering upon Maple and Oak street commercial districts.
the 52-year old president of the krewe, was thrown 35 feet over the overpass and onto the adjacent railroad tracks, suffering massive head and internal injuries.
[3] As a result of this accident, riders in all parades are now required to wear safety harnesses while on a float.
Trinkets, collectables, masks, and beads tossed by hand from riders of the floats are called throws.
Collectible throws from Krewe of Carrollton include multi-colored doubloon coins, fedoras, specialty beads, and go-cups.