Photographs seize vigorous 2025 Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans

Regardless of some schedule adjustments and cancellations as a result of climate considerations, folks nonetheless took over the streets for the parades in New Orleans on Tuesday to have a good time.

Metropolis officers prioritize a “protected and enjoyable” Mardi Gras by ramping up safety efforts, particularly within the French Quarter. It is a response to the deadly terrorist assault on New Yr’s Eve.

Mardi Gras, additionally identified in English as Fats Tuesday, happens proper earlier than Ash Wednesday, which kicks off the 40-day Lenten season. Whereas one of the crucial well-known Mardi Gras celebrations is in New Orleans, the vacation is well known throughout the globe, from North America, to South America, Europe and Asia.

Footage from the USA TODAY’s livestream reveals a vibrant and cheering crowd in New Orleans catching beads from the floats.