Overview

• Mardi Gras and Carnival festivities culminated with parades, street parties, and costume festivals in New Orleans' French Quarter.
• Revelers in New Orleans and around the world celebrated with traditional parades, music, and costumes, showcasing the cultural richness of the events.
• Activism played a significant role in this year's celebrations, with demonstrations of Palestinian solidarity incorporated into the processions.
• Krewes in New Orleans used the carnival as a platform to raise awareness about the Israel-Gaza conflict and honor the Palestinian community.
• The tradition of using Mardi Gras for protesting against injustice and subverting political norms continued, with various groups showing support for marginalized communities.