The 2020 Mardi Gras season culminated Tuesday with the free-flowing street parades of the Marigny and French Quarter. As in previous years, this day tends to showcase some of the best costumes and characters New Orleans has to offer.
Mardi Gras Day 2020 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Mardi Gras Day 2020 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Mardi Gras Day 2020 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Mardi Gras Day 2020 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Mardi Gras Day 2020 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Mardi Gras Day 2020 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Mardi Gras Day 2020 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Mardi Gras Day 2020 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Mardi Gras Day 2020 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Mardi Gras Day 2020 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Mardi Gras Day 2020 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Mardi Gras Day 2020 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Mardi Gras Day 2020 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Brandon Robert is a New Orleans native who focuses his camera on the art, culture, and personalities that make this city the best city in the world. You can check out more of Brandon’s work on his instagram and website, and look for him on ViaNolaVie.
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