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Joseph Sherman, 12, shows his hands in the air as the Krewe of King Arthur parades along the Uptown route in New Orleans, Sunday, February 4, 2024. Prized throws include coveted King Arthur Grails, a wide variety of doubloons, assorted krewe trinkets and special beads. (Staff photo by Brett Duke, The Times-Picayune)

Photo courtesy of New Orleans & Company Carnival is celebrated all over the world, but there’s nothing quite like Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The Carnival celebrations here draw well over a million visitors each year,