Picturing New Orleans Mardi Gras marks city’s 300th anniversary. This parade filled up the New Orleans streets with people in costumes who gathered in order to celebrate city’s tricentennial.

From the Krewe of Zulu that marches during Mardi Gras day in New Orleans to a patient at the local children’s hospital who watches the Krewe of Thoth parade, all these photos will give you the information you need.

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The Krewe of Zulu marches during Mardi Gras day in New Orleans
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The Zulu parade runs through the streets
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Thousands of revelers crowd Bourbon Street
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The Krewe of Rex rolls down the street on Fat Tuesday
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The Krewe of Rex receives a raucous reception
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People march through the French Quarter
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Float riders in the Zulu parade toss beads to the crowd on St Charles Avenue
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The bead-throwing continues
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People reach out for beads as the Zulu parade runs through New Orleans
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A reveler blows a kiss to the camera during the Societé de Sainte Anne parade
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A foot marcher with the Krewe of Zulu makes his way down the street
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Ashley Reynolds, a patient at the local children’s hospital, watches the Krewe of Thoth parade. The route was designed specifically to serve people who were unable to attend other parades in the city
Photograph: Gerald Herbert/AP