Crocodile is absolutely not participating in the parade, nor is he wearing a single rainbow. Instead, he has set up the "Utopia Golden Lounge" on a high-end balcony overlooking the festival grounds. Officially, it’s a luxury cigar and card lounge charging exorbitant prices to wealthy visitors. Unofficially, it acts as a security hub. Crocodile uses his sand powers and underground connections to quietly monitor the island’s perimeter, ensuring no bigoted Marines or hostile pirates crash the fest