Mardi Gras 2023 in New Orleans - in pictures

  • Mardi Gras revellers look out over the St Anne Parade on February 21 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Getty / AFP
    Mardi Gras revellers look out over the St Anne Parade on February 21 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Getty / AFP
  • Revellers march in La Societe de Saint Anne Parade. AP
    Revellers march in La Societe de Saint Anne Parade. AP
  • Jerome FitzGibbons of New Orleans walks the streets of the French Quarter on Mardi Gras, dressed as a Chinese spy balloon. AP
    Jerome FitzGibbons of New Orleans walks the streets of the French Quarter on Mardi Gras, dressed as a Chinese spy balloon. AP
  • Mardi Gras beads, a well-known party item, hang from the banister of a front porch in New Orleans. AFP
    Mardi Gras beads, a well-known party item, hang from the banister of a front porch in New Orleans. AFP
  • Fat Tuesday marks the last day of Carnival season, when costumed visitors flock to parades and parties citywide. AP
    Fat Tuesday marks the last day of Carnival season, when costumed visitors flock to parades and parties citywide. AP
  • The Krewe of Zulu marches through the streets as a part of Mardi Gras celebrations. EPA
    The Krewe of Zulu marches through the streets as a part of Mardi Gras celebrations. EPA
  • A member of the crowd poses for a photo with a member of the Krewe of Zulu. EPA
    A member of the crowd poses for a photo with a member of the Krewe of Zulu. EPA
  • Members of a dance group pose while marching before the Krewe of Zulu. EPA
    Members of a dance group pose while marching before the Krewe of Zulu. EPA
  • A brass band marches during the traditional Krewe of Zulu Parade. AP
    A brass band marches during the traditional Krewe of Zulu Parade. AP
  • People cheer as the Krewe of Orpheus rolls through New Orleans before Mardi Gras. AP
    People cheer as the Krewe of Orpheus rolls through New Orleans before Mardi Gras. AP
  • Revellers try to catch Mardi Gras beads at a parade on Monday night in New Orleans. AP
    Revellers try to catch Mardi Gras beads at a parade on Monday night in New Orleans. AP