Editor’s Note: To get us in the mood for Mardi Gras (who are we kidding, we’re all in the mood for Mardi Gras already), we are diving into the sugary, sensual, and silly side that makes this the most wonderful time of the year! This entire month we will be celebrating the food, the culture, the music, and the traditions of Mardi Gras for our “Craving some Carnival” series.
Krewe du Vieux and krewedelusion paraded through the Marigny and French Quarter Saturday night. Both satirical walking krewes had plenty to take aim at this year with Covid-19 and Hurricane Ida taking most of the attention.
Krewe du Vieux Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Krewe du Vieux Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Krewe du Vieux Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Krewe du Vieux Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Krewe du Vieux Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Krewe du Vieux Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Krewe du Vieux Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Krewe du Vieux Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Krewe du Vieux Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Krewe du Vieux Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Krewe du Vieux Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Krewe du Vieux Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Krewe du Vieux Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Krewe du Vieux Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Krewe du Vieux Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Krewe du Vieux Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
krewedelusion Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
krewedelusion Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
krewedelusion Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
krewedelusion Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
krewedelusion Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
krewedelusion Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
krewedelusion Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
krewedelusion Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
krewedelusion Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
krewedelusion Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
krewedelusion Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
krewedelusion Parade 2022 (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 Instagram (@brandonrobertphoto) or his website, and look for more on ViaNolaVie.
Earthtalk: “Cool Roofs” for New Orleans
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Big Chem-EZ: How can small Louisiana communities access clean drinking water after a hurricane?
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