wearing masks to remain anonymous, decorating floats for months, and of course, lots of throws doesn't show any signs of stopping. To gear up for Mardi Gras, check out these vintage photos from ...

Attendees are invited to come dressed in their best masks. Get your free ... booths along the River Walk. The Mardi Gras ...

There were frighteningly beautiful interpretations of the devil, large mythical animals, and grotesque-looking masks made from ... especially Mardi Gras in New Orleans, means body-baring excess ...