You couldn’t have asked for better weather and a better time for Mardi Gras celebrations in and around New Orleans this year. All along the parade routes, the smell of king cake was in the air and there were plenty of smiles and familiar faces.
Mrs. Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans was in the stands on Tuesday at Gallier Hall in New Orleans, to watch the Krewe of Zulu and the Krewe of Rex roll by. Mrs. Benson said, “I feel like this is such a great day. We are so blessed to have this wonderful day and all these people out here coming together.