For the thousands of people who descended on the streets of New Orleans to enjoy the city’s Lundi Gras festivities, Monday’s warm-up was just as good as Fat Tuesday’s main act.

“Lundi Gras is my favorite part of the season,” said Leroy Washington Jr., of Lutcher, who drove into town Monday for the riverfront celebrations and the final evening parades of the Carnival season. “Everybody’s always enjoying themselves.”

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