Despite cold temperatures, canceled parades and closed bars, there were signs of celebration in New Orleans on Mardi Gras. Some costumed revelers strolled the French Quarter, though most businesses were closed.

Crowds subdued in cold, pandemic-era Mardi Gras

In the weeks leading up to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, revelers would normally attend dozens of parades rolling on city streets, replete with colorful floats and marching bands. But in November last year, the city announced there would be no parades in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. So residents and visitors have come up with a way to reimagine the celebration a bit more safely.

Decorated 'float houses' fill the Mardi Gras void in New Orleans

Thousands of people thronged the streets of New Orleans on Fat Tuesday (25 FEB. 2020) reaching for beads, shimmying to the music of marching bands and celebrating the end of a Carnival season tinged by tragedy after two bystanders were killed by floats this year.

New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras on day known as Fat Tuesday

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Crowds subdued in cold, pandemic-era Mardi Gras

Decorated 'float houses' fill the Mardi Gras void in New Orleans

New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras on day known as Fat Tuesday