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The Knights of Babylon roll on the uptown route Babylon with more than 325 knights.
The Knights of Babylon roll on the uptown route Babylon with more than 325 knights.
Max Becherer, AP
The Knights of Babylon roll on the uptown route Babylon with more than 325 knights and the theme of "Mythological Menagerie" in New Orleans Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.
The Knights of Babylon roll on the uptown route Babylon with more than 325 knights and the theme of "Mythological Menagerie" in New Orleans Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.
Max Becherer, AP
The Knights of Babylon roll on the Uptown route Babylon with more than 325 knights and the theme of "Mythological Menagerie" in New Orleans Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.
The Knights of Babylon roll on the Uptown route Babylon with more than 325 knights and the theme of "Mythological Menagerie" in New Orleans Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.
Max Becherer, AP
Singer-songwriter Robin Thicke reigns as Bacchus LII during a parade in the run-up to Fat Tuesday finale in Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. This year's theme was "Bacchus's Wild, Wild West" and it was led by 1,600 riders. Riding as special guests were the Little League World Series Champs from River Ridge.
Singer-songwriter Robin Thicke reigns as Bacchus LII during a parade in the run-up to Fat Tuesday finale in Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. This year's theme was "Bacchus's Wild, Wild West" and it was led by 1,600 riders. Riding as special guests were the Little League World Series Champs from River Ridge.
Chris Granger, AP
Bacchus rolls through during a parade in the run-up to Fat Tuesday finale in Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020.
Bacchus rolls through during a parade in the run-up to Fat Tuesday finale in Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020.
Chris Granger, AP
The 73rd annual Krewe of Thoth parade with the theme "As The World Turns" rolls along Henry Clay Avenue Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in New Orleans. The krewe with more than 1,900 riders with 39 floats, featured fedoras, T-shirts, aviator sunglasses, doubloons, Thoth socks and many more throws along their traditional Uptown route.
The 73rd annual Krewe of Thoth parade with the theme "As The World Turns" rolls along Henry Clay Avenue Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in New Orleans. The krewe with more than 1,900 riders with 39 floats, featured fedoras, T-shirts, aviator sunglasses, doubloons, Thoth socks and many more throws along their traditional Uptown route.
David Grunfeld, AP
The Mystic Krewe of Nyx parade makes its way through the streets during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.
The Mystic Krewe of Nyx parade makes its way through the streets during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.
Brett Duke, AP
Bubbles fill the air as members of Crescent City Fae dance during the Mystic Krewe of Druids parade in New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.
Bubbles fill the air as members of Crescent City Fae dance during the Mystic Krewe of Druids parade in New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.
Brett Duke, AP
The Mystic Krewe of Nyx parade makes its way through the streets of New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.
The Mystic Krewe of Nyx parade makes its way through the streets of New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.
Brett Duke, AP
Reagan Charleson Thomas of the show "Southern Charm New Orleans" greases a pole for the 50th annual Greasing of the Poles on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
Reagan Charleson Thomas of the show "Southern Charm New Orleans" greases a pole for the 50th annual Greasing of the Poles on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
Chris Granger, AP
Over 1,000 members of the Krewe of Muses celebrated its 20th year as the krewe rolls on 26 floats on the Uptown route with the theme "2020 Visions-NostradaMuse Sees All" in New Orleans Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.
Over 1,000 members of the Krewe of Muses celebrated its 20th year as the krewe rolls on 26 floats on the Uptown route with the theme "2020 Visions-NostradaMuse Sees All" in New Orleans Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.
Max Becherer, AP
Andy Overslaugh is dress as "day" as he marches along with the Society of St. Anne on Royal Street on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.
Andy Overslaugh is dress as "day" as he marches along with the Society of St. Anne on Royal Street on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.
Rusty Costanza, AP
Mondo Kayo parades down Chartres Street on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.
Mondo Kayo parades down Chartres Street on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.
Rusty Costanza, AP
The Krewe of Zulu Parade rolls down Jackson Avenue on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.
The Krewe of Zulu Parade rolls down Jackson Avenue on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.
Rusty Costanza, AP
The John F. Kennedy Senior High School Marching Band plays as they march down Jackson Avenue on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.
The John F. Kennedy Senior High School Marching Band plays as they march down Jackson Avenue on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.
Rusty Costanza, AP
Dressed as peacocks, a group of friends calling themselves "The Ostentation" form a dance line for revelers in the Society of St. Anne on Royal Street in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.
Dressed as peacocks, a group of friends calling themselves "The Ostentation" form a dance line for revelers in the Society of St. Anne on Royal Street in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.
Rusty Costanza, AP
A member of the Mondo Kayo Social and Marching Club parades down St. Charles Avenue during Fat Tuesday celebrations on Feb. 25, 2020 in New Orleans, La. Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras in French, is a celebration traditionally held before the observance of Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Christian Lenten season.
A member of the Mondo Kayo Social and Marching Club parades down St. Charles Avenue during Fat Tuesday celebrations on Feb. 25, 2020 in New Orleans, La. Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras in French, is a celebration traditionally held before the observance of Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Christian Lenten season.
Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images
A member of the Mondo Kayo Social and Marching Club parades down St. Charles Avenue during Fat Tuesday celebrations on Feb. 25, 2020 in New Orleans, La.
A member of the Mondo Kayo Social and Marching Club parades down St. Charles Avenue during Fat Tuesday celebrations on Feb. 25, 2020 in New Orleans, La.
Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images
The Butterfly King float makes it way onto Canal Street as Rex rolls on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans.
The Butterfly King float makes it way onto Canal Street as Rex rolls on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans.
David Grunfeld, AP
Self-styled "Doubloonatics" Tim and Diane deFrance show their homemade outfits covered with anodized aluminum doubloons on Mardi Gras, Feb. 25, in the French Quarter. Each doubloon is sewn on through a hole in the top, and they jangle and clatter as the couple walks.
Self-styled "Doubloonatics" Tim and Diane deFrance show their homemade outfits covered with anodized aluminum doubloons on Mardi Gras, Feb. 25, in the French Quarter. Each doubloon is sewn on through a hole in the top, and they jangle and clatter as the couple walks.
Janet McConnaughey, AP
Rex, King of Carnival, J. Storey Charbonnet, acknowledges family and friends on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Feb. 25.
Rex, King of Carnival, J. Storey Charbonnet, acknowledges family and friends on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Feb. 25.
David Grunfeld, AP
Bourbon Street is a sea of humanity on Mardi Gras.
Bourbon Street is a sea of humanity on Mardi Gras.
Rusty Costanza, AP
Reveler Anna Comarovschi is dressed as an orange slide as she marches in the St. Anne parade through the Marigny on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans Feb. 25.
Reveler Anna Comarovschi is dressed as an orange slide as she marches in the St. Anne parade through the Marigny on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans Feb. 25.
Max Becherer, AP
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