Mardi Gras celebrations erupt into a flurry of costumes and color on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in New Orleans, La. Parade-goers took to the streets of the city to dance alongside floats, catch beads and have fun ahead of Lent.
Revelers participate in the La Societe de Saint Anne Parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
Revelers march in the La Socete de Saint Anne Parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
Queen of Zulu Dr. Christy Lagarde Spears rides on a float during the traditional Krewe of Zulu Parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
A brass band marches during the traditional Krewe of Zulu Parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
Members of Lemon Drag watch from a porch before the start of the La Societe de Saint Anne Parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
Revelers march in the La Socete de Saint Anne Parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
A member of the traditional Mardi Gras group The Tramps marches during the Krewe of Zulu Parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
Revelers dance during the traditional Krewe of Zulu Parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
The Southern University Marching Band performs during the traditional Krewe of Zulu Parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
King of Zulu Nick Spears rides on a float during the traditional Krewe of Zulu Parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
Revelers march in the La Socete de Saint Anne Parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
Queen of Zulu Dr. Christy Lagarde Spears rides on a float during the traditional Krewe of Zulu Parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
A member of the traditional Mardi Gras group The Trams marches during the Krewe of Zulu Parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
Revelers march in the La Socete de Saint Anne Parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
Revelers participate in the La Societe de Saint Anne Parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
