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New Orleans Mermaid Parade 2026
The 4th annual family-friendly parade by Krewe du Fool included a giant puppet show, a pageant, a parade along the riverfront and a costume contest – all to benefit the Audubon Institute Education Department.
- photos by Karla Marie “Karlita” Cochran
Southern Decadence Parade 2026
Which was hotter – the weather or the costumes? Thousands lined the streets of the French Quarter to see the 54th edition of this ribald parade.
- photos by Cheryl Gerber
New Orleans World Naked Bike Parade 2026
The annual event that raises awareness about the vulnerability of cyclists on roadways takes place in cities all over the world, but we’re betting the New Orleans version is the most colorful.
- photos by Melanie Cole