Mardi Gras Exposed The center of the Mardi Gras universe, New Orleans basks in revelry, as parades, parties and beads blanket the Big Easy in a big way. Related To: Arts and Culture Travel's Best Holidays and Celebrations Shop This Look Powered By:Wayfair.com We may make 💰 from these links. Mardi Gras Beads at Mardi Gras Mardi Gras Costumes Mardi Grad Parade Ribbon dancer at Mardi Gras Beads in the trees Bourbon Street Bourbon Street Partygoer at Mardi Gras Mardi Grad Parade Bourbon Street Spectators attempt to catch beads from a Bourbon Street balcony during the parades. Mardi Gras For New Orleans locals, Mardi Gras is considered an event for the whole family. Beads at Mardi Gras The crowd goes wild for the "specialty beads" thrown from this colorful float. Mardi Gras Costumes Some people spend days putting together the perfect costume. Mardi Grad Parade Large parade floats are towed through the streets of New Orleans behind farm tractors. Ribbon dancer at Mardi Gras A ribbon dancer and street musicians perform during Mardi Gras. Beads in the trees Cheap beads known as "throws" cover nearly every inch of this tree. Bourbon Street A reveler does the "funky chicken" in the middle of Bourbon Street. Bourbon Street Many watch the parades from balconies on Bourbon Street. Partygoer at Mardi Gras A partygoer channels his inner animal with a wacky blue goat costume. Mardi Grad Parade The Gnome King and Queen are kind enough to pose for a picture. We Recommend Mardi Gras 18 Photos Insider’s Guide to Mardi Gras Postcard From Mardi Gras in New Orleans Mardi Gras for Families 10 Surprising Things You Didn't Know About Mardi Gras 10 Photos Carnival Around the World 11 Photos
