Extremely Fun Photos Show How Mardi Gras Is Back After A Pandemic Hiatus

After a pandemic hiatus, Mardi Gras has returned to New Orleans in a big way.

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Pia Peterson
by Pia Peterson

BuzzFeed News Photo Editor

In 2020, the fear of the coronavirus hung over Mardi Gras. In 2021, the city opted for caution and decorated their houses for Mardi Gras instead of a big parade. This year, people seemed happy to be back out on the streets, performing in and watching the parades.

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Alexandria Mardi Gras Association Krewe Parade was held on Feb. 27, 2022.

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A dance group performs while marching in a parade during Carnival celebrations in advance of Mardi Gras on Feb. 27, 2022.

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A marching band performs in a parade during Carnival celebrations in advance of Mardi Gras, in New Orleans on Feb. 27, 2022.

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Actor and director Josh Duhamel reigns as Bacchus LIII during the 2022 Krewe of Bacchus parade on Feb. 27, 2022, in New Orleans.

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People cheer as parade floats pass by during Carnival celebrations in advance of Mardi Gras, in New Orleans on Feb. 27, 2022.

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The 2022 Krewe of Bacchus parade takes place on Feb. 27, 2022, in New Orleans.

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Tarriona "Tank" Ball of Tank and the Bangas performs during Shorty Gras presented by the Krewe of Freret at Mardi Gras World on Feb. 19, 2022, in New Orleans.

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The 2022 Krewe of Bacchus parade takes place on Feb. 27 in New Orleans.

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Spectators reach to catch Mardi Gras beads during Carnival celebrations on Feb. 27, 2022.

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The 2022 Krewe of Bacchus parade takes place on Feb. 27 in New Orleans.

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Singers Margie Perez (left) and Al "Carnival Time" Johnson participate in the Krewe of Red Beans parade on Feb. 28 in New Orleans.

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People cheer as parade floats pass by during Carnival celebrations in advance of Mardi Gras, on Feb. 27, 2022.

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The Roots of Music marching band participates in the 2022 Krewe of Proteus parade on Feb. 28 in New Orleans.

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The King of Proteus, whose identity is never revealed to the public, leads his krewe's parade along the traditional Uptown parade route on Feb. 28 in New Orleans.

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Flambeaux light the way for the 2022 Krewe of Orpheus parade that takes place on the traditional Uptown parade route on Feb. 28 in New Orleans.

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Big Freedia (right) performs during Shorty Gras presented by the Krewe of Freret at Mardi Gras World on Feb. 19 in New Orleans.

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Members of the Krewe of Zulu parade throw beads from a float during Mardi Gras on March 1, 2022, in New Orleans.

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Emma Ferrebus, 5, of New Orleans, reaches for treats from the Krewe of Zulu parade during Mardi Gras on March 1 in New Orleans.

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Krewe of Zulu parade grand marshal Norman "Boogie" Thomas leads the parade during Mardi Gras on March 1 in New Orleans.


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