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US Mardi Gras Day 2025 in pics: A look at grand celebrations throughout New Orleans

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By Shweta Kukreti
Published on Mar 04, 2025 09:40 pm IST

Mardi Gras—also known as Carnival or Carnaval—is observed across the globe with sizable Roman Catholic populations.

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Mardi Gras, which is a centuries-old custom, was initially observed by Christians in Europe to mark the commencement of Lent and to get ready for the Easter fast. In this pic, Maelis Kouakou, a 4-year-old girl, can be seen donning traditional attire during the Mardi Gras day at Merlan school in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, March 4, 2025. REUTERS/Luc Gnago(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 04, 2025 09:40 pm IST

Mardi Gras, which is a centuries-old custom, was initially observed by Christians in Europe to mark the commencement of Lent and to get ready for the Easter fast. In this pic, Maelis Kouakou, a 4-year-old girl, can be seen donning traditional attire during the Mardi Gras day at Merlan school in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, March 4, 2025. REUTERS/Luc Gnago(REUTERS)

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Dubbed as of the most colorful and exciting holidays in the world, Mardi Gras is defined by extravagant costumes, exuberant music, eating, and parades that resemble parties. The Krewe of Orpheus rolls to the theme, "As Above So Below," on the uptown route in New Orleans, Monday, March 3, 2025. (Scott Threlkeld/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 04, 2025 09:40 pm IST

Dubbed as of the most colorful and exciting holidays in the world, Mardi Gras is defined by extravagant costumes, exuberant music, eating, and parades that resemble parties. The Krewe of Orpheus rolls to the theme, "As Above So Below," on the uptown route in New Orleans, Monday, March 3, 2025. (Scott Threlkeld/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)(AP)

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Royal Bianca Del Rio, a native of New Orleans and the winner of the sixth season of the well-known reality/competition television program "RuPaul's Drag Race," controls the riders on numerous floats. (Scott Threlkeld/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 04, 2025 09:40 pm IST

Royal Bianca Del Rio, a native of New Orleans and the winner of the sixth season of the well-known reality/competition television program "RuPaul's Drag Race," controls the riders on numerous floats. (Scott Threlkeld/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)(AP)

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The Krewes of Red Beans, Dead Beans, and Queer Beans staged a joyful parade through the Bywater and Marigny regions of New Orleans. (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 04, 2025 09:40 pm IST

The Krewes of Red Beans, Dead Beans, and Queer Beans staged a joyful parade through the Bywater and Marigny regions of New Orleans. (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)(AP)

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Spectators vie to catch prizes known as throws during the Krewe of Zulu parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jack Brook)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 04, 2025 09:40 pm IST

Spectators vie to catch prizes known as throws during the Krewe of Zulu parade on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jack Brook)(AP)

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A Krewe of Zulu float passes through on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jack Brook)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A Krewe of Zulu float passes through on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jack Brook)(AP)

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Members of the Talladega College band perform during the Zulu parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Members of the Talladega College band perform during the Zulu parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)(AP)

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A Krewe of Zulu float passes through on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jack Brook)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 04, 2025 09:40 pm IST

A Krewe of Zulu float passes through on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jack Brook)(AP)

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A member of the Zulu Tramps walks down Jackson Ave before the start of the Mardi Gras Day parade on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 04, 2025 09:40 pm IST

A member of the Zulu Tramps walks down Jackson Ave before the start of the Mardi Gras Day parade on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)(AP)

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A parade participant gets ready before the start of the Krewe of Zulu parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A parade participant gets ready before the start of the Krewe of Zulu parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)(AP)

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Floats are stored in a lot before the Mardi Gras Day prade on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 04, 2025 09:40 pm IST

Floats are stored in a lot before the Mardi Gras Day prade on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)(AP)

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Revelers walk along Bourbon street on the Friday before Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Feb. 9, 2024. (Sophia Germer/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 04, 2025 09:40 pm IST

Revelers walk along Bourbon street on the Friday before Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, Feb. 9, 2024. (Sophia Germer/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)(AP)

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Mardi Gras ends on Fat Tuesday, a day before the beginning to Lent in Christian tradition.(Preeti Verma Lal) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 04, 2025 09:40 pm IST

Mardi Gras ends on Fat Tuesday, a day before the beginning to Lent in Christian tradition.(Preeti Verma Lal)

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A float rider dances for the crowd during the Krewe of Cleapatra Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Friday. Parades are rolling for Mardi Gras season, with Mardi Gras Day falling on February 21st this year. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 04, 2025 09:40 pm IST

A float rider dances for the crowd during the Krewe of Cleapatra Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Friday. Parades are rolling for Mardi Gras season, with Mardi Gras Day falling on February 21st this year. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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    Shweta Kukreti

    Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.

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