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Mar 4, 2025 - Mardi Gras

In photos: Best costumes we saw at Mardi Gras

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Photo shows people dressed as Canadian geese with a sign that says "illegal migration." — You can count on New Orleanians to turn a political pun into a costume. These folks are Canadian geese. Photo: Sandy Huffaker/AFP via Getty Images

Happy Mardi Gras to all the glue gun wielders and DIY costumers in New Orleans.

We loved seeing your creations this season.

Here are a few that caught our eye.

Photo shows people dressed as flowers. — The members of Krewe des Fleurs make their own flower costumes every year. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

A crowd of people wearing black shirts with flames on them wave at a camera. — A Guy Fieri-themed krewe gathers on the edge of the French Quarter. Image: Chelsea Brasted/Axios

Photo shows people dressed as dogs. — Scrim costumes were everywhere this year. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

A woman dressed as a flamingo with a large pink feathered headdress smiles for the camera. — A French Quarter flamingo. Photo: Chelsea Brasted/Axios

A couple poses for a photo with a young girl. One is dressed as a cloud, another as a moon and the third as a star. — A celestial family poses for a photo. Photo: Chelsea Brasted/Axios

A person dressed lik ea monster runs to the camera and flashes their open hands toward it. — Wahhhhh! A monster approaches! Image: Chelsea Brasted/Axios

Photo shows a strawberry shortcake hat. — This strawberry shortcake hat was made with spackle and fake berries. The wearer was part of a dessert and candy-themed Wonka group. Photo: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios

Photo shows two women parading as baby dolls. — The Baby Dolls always look sharp. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

A person dressed in costume covered in fuzzy colorful dice. — Sometimes, you've gotta roll with whatever comes. Photo: Chelsea Brasted/Axios

Photo shows a woman dressed as an angel. — A costumed reveler carries a box labeled "Plan B: The Immaculate Contraceptive" in the French Quarter. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

A person walks toward the camera with arms outstretched as wings. — Flying from the Marigny. Image: Chelsea Brasted/Axios

Four people dressed in white capes with aluminum foil swans on their heads. — A group of four is set for lunch at Commander's Palace. Photo: Chelsea Brasted/Axios

Photo shows people dressed as crawfish. — A fun crawfish boil group costume. Photo: Sandy Huffaker/AFP via Getty Images

Photo shows two people with kaftans on. — Members of the Krewe of Kaftan nailed it with sparkles, feathers and flowers. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

A person dressed as Mr. Peanut walks past the camera. — Mr. Peanut visits the French Quarter. Image: Chelsea Brasted/Axios

Photo shows a woman in a colorful costume. — Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

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