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In Pics: Mardi Gras Celebrations In New Orleans

Mardi Gras is traditionally a holiday time for feasting and eating fatty foods that are not allowed during Lent and nowadays cities like New Orleans have popularized carnival seasons, with lots of feasting, parades and parties.

| Photo: Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP

The Krewe of Orpheus parades in New Orleans for Lundi Gras.

Mardi Gras New Orleans
Mardi Gras New Orleans | Photo: Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP

The Krewe of Proteus parades in New Orleans for Lundi Gras.

Mardi Gras New Orleans
Mardi Gras New Orleans | Photo: Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP

The Krewe of Orpheus parades in New Orleans for Lundi Gras.

Mardi Gras New Orleans
Mardi Gras New Orleans | Photo: Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP

Singer Taylor Dayne's eyes light up as the Krewe of Orpheus parades in New Orleans for Lundi Gras.

Mardi Gras New Orleans
Mardi Gras New Orleans | Photo: Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP

A float in the Krewe of Orpheus parade in New Orleans for Lundi Gras.

Mardi Gras New Orleans
Mardi Gras New Orleans | Photo: Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP

The Krewe of Proteus parades in New Orleans for Lundi Gras.

Mardi Gras New Orleans
Mardi Gras New Orleans | Photo: Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP

The Krewe of Proteus parades in New Orleans for Lundi Gras.

Mardi Gras New Orleans
Mardi Gras New Orleans | Photo: Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP

The Krewe of Proteus parades in New Orleans for Lundi Gras.

Mardi Gras New Orleans
Mardi Gras New Orleans | Photo: Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP

The Krewe of Proteus parades in New Orleans for Lundi Gras.

Mardi Gras New Orleans
Mardi Gras New Orleans | Photo: Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP

The Krewe of Proteus parades in New Orleans for Lundi Gras.

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