Mardi Gras (Dawn at French Quarter)

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is marked by extravagant parades, costumes, and exchanges of beads (colorful bead necklaces). The French Quarter becomes even more vibrant with ornate buildings and the festivity that spills into the streets. When the glitter and lights fade away, the charm dissipates, and the city awakens like this, with its dynamics altered and traces left behind from a night that has passed.