Mardi Gras in New Orleans: A Joyful Celebration Amidst Violent Crime and Political Turmoil

As Mardi Gras celebrations swept across New Orleans on Tuesday, the ebullient festivities were dampened by concerns about violent crime and political turmoil. Despite these worries, thousands of revelers gathered in the French Quarter and lined miles of parade routes to celebrate the annual Carnival season.

The celebrations began before dawn in some parts of the city, with the North Side Skull and Bones gang dressed in skeleton costumes spreading out through the Treme area to awaken people for Mardi Gras. As the sun rose, parade watchers claimed spots along the St. Charles Avenue parade route, and the smell of barbecue wafted through the Central Business District.

But the revelry was marred by a shooting that occurred during a parade on Sunday night, leaving a teenager dead and four others injured, including a 4-year-old girl. Police quickly arrested Mansour Mbodj, 21, for illegally carrying a weapon, and upgraded the charge to second-degree murder.

Despite the shooting, many revelers were undeterred. Roz Walker, 55, who has been visiting New Orleans for Mardi Gras for decades, said, “It’s discouraging, but it’s not going to stop me from coming.” First-time Mardi Gras participant Ken Traylor of Houston shrugged off the shooting, saying, “Things happen nowadays everywhere.”

However, the incident has highlighted concerns about violent crime in New Orleans, which has contributed to dissatisfaction with Mayor LaToya Cantrell.

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Taken on: February 22, 2023

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