Mardi gras costumes

New Orleans is known for its costuming culture. Here in the Crescent City, we have an entire season – for which people prepare all year – dedicated to masquerading. But dramatic attire isn’t exclusive to carnival season. Outside of Mardi Gras, New Orleans offers many opportunities to stretch the limits of style. One person whose wardrobe embodies the city’s joie de vivre is Kerry Maloney. We toured her French Quarter apartment last year.

New Orleans' Carnival calendar is insane! So, we narrowed it down to the 10 must-see Mardi Gras parades of 2020. See you on the route!

It's time to party! If you love to dress up for Mardi Gras and Carnival events, check out these fun costume ideas.

Modern-day Mardi Gras celebrations has gone through many incarnations, from elegant balls to bead-strewn parades. Here are vintage photos of the Big Easy's biggest day.

Revelers march in the St. Anne parade through the Marigny on Mardi Gras day Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.

The first record of Mardi Gras being celebrated in Louisiana was in 1699. While we didn't create the holiday, we have become known for it.

All About Photo.com | Photography article: 'Then and There: Mardi Gras 1979 by Harvey Stein'.

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