Now, the repenting can begin.
Mardi Gras ended at midnight Tuesday.
Yesterday, churches were jammed for the start of Lent.
New Orleans Archdiocese spokeswoman Sarah Comiskey-McDonald says people are looking forward to a quieter time.
Of course, the Saints won the Super Bowl earlier this month, adding to the festivities.
Sidney Torres' company SDT hauled away the tons of beads, doubloons and drink cups.
He says it has been a killer six weeks.
