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Feb 5, 2024 - Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras photos: Barkus, Pygmalion and more roll in New Orleans

Chelsea Brasted

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Mardi Gras parade

The Mardi Gras parade schedule was a little wonky, and someone may need to do something about That Tree, but New Orleans still turned out for a busy slate of parades this weekend.

What happened: From the French Quarter to the North Shore, the metro area was alive with glitter, costumes and joy, even if things got a little damp.

Take a glance at some of this weekend's parades below.

See the full parade schedule as we enter Deep Gras, the busiest days of the season.

Friday, Feb. 2: Cork, Cleopatra, Oshun

Patrick van Hoorebeek gestures toward the camera with an oversized wine goblet. — The Krewe of Cork's Royal King Patrick van Hoorebeek parades through the French Quarter on Feb. 2. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

A woman dressed like grapes waves at the camera. — All grapes, no wrath in the Krewe of Cork. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

A parade reveler dressed like a taxi cab/cabernet mashup. — Taxi cabernet, anyone? Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

French mime-dressed revelers parade in the French Quarter. — Oui do love this look. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

A scene shot of the Krewe of Cork parading in the French Quarter. — Krewe of Cork coming through. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

Dancers from the Sirens pose for the camera. — The Sirens march in Cleopatra. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

Women on decorated chaise lounges parade down the route. — The Chaissez Ladies rolled down the route for Cleopatra. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

A man smiles over his child's shoulder atop a parade ladder. — All smiles on the parade route. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

Two revelers pose for the camera on the parade route. — You say waiting on a parade. I say tailgating in sequins. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

A baton twirler smiles at the camera. — Baton twirling for Cleopatra. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

Five women in costume smile and pose for the camera. — All glammed up waiting on Oshun. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

Float riders toss trinkets from Cleopatra. — The ladies of Cleopatra. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

Saturday, Feb. 3: Krewe of Freret

Juveile smiles from the top of a Mardi Gras float. — Juvenile riding a Juvenile float. Need we say more? Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

Boyfriend waves from a float. — Hi, Boyfriend! Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

A float rides down a wet parade route. — The Big Chief float hits the route. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

Sunday: Barkus

A costumed parade-goers holds a pug, wearing hair curlers. — This pug had her hair and makeup done for the parade. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

A Chihuahua wears a wig while its owner holds it. — We didn't ask, but we assume the hair color is natural. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

NOPD chief Anne Kirkpatrick smiles at the camera as she walks the parade route with a mini pony. — NOPD Chief Anne Kirkpatrick led Barkus with Patch, the department's new mini-horse. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

A bulldog smiles with its owner on a parade float. — Barkus' theme was "Pawsitiviely Pink," an ode to Barbie. But this dog is just Ken. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

A woman holds a glass of champagne and pets her dog. Both wear crowns. — All dogs are royalty. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

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