Those guys in Fezes in parades are Shriners. They are part of the largest philanthropy in the world. Shriner's raise money to support the 22 Shriner's Hospitals for Children throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico where children under the age of 16 with severe burns or orthopaedic injuries receive totally free medical care. It costs over 1.7 million dollars per day to run those 22 hospitals and Shriner's are responsible for raising that money thru circuses and other fundraisers. They may play and have a good time.... but make no mistake, they work very hard also.

There are also several Masonic Homes throughout the United States which are also supported by the Freemasons.