New Orleans is practically synonymous with Mardi Gras.
Today, new krewes are inaugur.
Historic krewes like Comus, Rex and Zulu that date back generations are intertwined with the greater History of New Orleans itself.
Every year, different krewes put on extravagant parties and celebrations to commemorate the beginning of the Lenten season.
The Carnival krewes are the backbone of this Big Easy tradition.
Both evoke the parades, the beads, the costumes, the food--the pomp and circumstance.
New Orleans is practically synonymous with Mardi Gras