2011 Krewe of Proteus Parade
Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans are organized by Carnival clubs called "krewes." Riding the floats, krewe members toss "throws" to the crowds: strings of colorful plastic beads, doubloons and plastic cups with the krewe's insignia, and other trinkets.
Courtesy of Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
2011 Krewe of Proteus Parade. Highsmith, Carol M. (photographer)
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| Courtesy of | Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division |
| Date | 2011 |
| Copyright | Public Domain |
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