Shawn Fink 1/26/26 Shawn Fink 1/26/26

Chewbacchus Parade 2026

The force was with the Krewe of Chewbacchus as they navigated through the hyperspace of the French Quarter – just ahead of a galactic cold front.

- photos by Shawn Fink

Scott Saltzman 1/18/26 Scott Saltzman 1/18/26

Krewe Mosaïque Parade 2026

Fifteen independent krewes come together to make up one of the newest - and earliest – parades to march through the French Quarter, this year delighting crowds who braved frigid winds.

- photos by Scott Saltzman

Doug Brantley 2/20/25 Doug Brantley 2/20/25

George Long: Carnival Paparazzo

For close to 50 years, the popular photographer has been capturing – and been captivated by – the city’s creatives and their costumery.

-by Doug Brantley

Dean Shapiro 2/8/24 Dean Shapiro 2/8/24

Carl Mack’s Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture

A xylophone player who visited New Orleans 40 years ago has become the impresario of Carnival costuming and founder of the Mardi Gras Museum – now in a new spacious location on North Rampart Street.

– by Dean Shapiro

Ellis Anderson 2/3/24 Ellis Anderson 2/3/24

Krewe of Cork Parade 2024

Demonstrating exceptional stamina, the Krewe of Cork celebrates the world of wine, starting with a three-hour wine luncheon, then spreading all that good cheer through the streets of the French Quarter.

- photos by Ellis Anderson

Melanie Cole 1/29/24 Melanie Cole 1/29/24

Bohème Parade 2024

Bohème is a relative newcomer to the Mardi Gras parade scene, but this year - only their fifth time marching – the absinthe-minded krewe danced its way into the “Don’t Miss” category of Carnival festivities.

- photos by Melanie Cole