Mardi Gras masks

New Orleans faces

Mardi Gras masks are decorative face coverings worn during Mardi Gras celebrations, especially in New Orleans.

They range from simple domino masks to elaborate feathered creations.

Masks allow anonymity, letting revelers behave more freely during carnival season.

Wearing them on floats is traditional—riders are often required to be masked when throwing beads to crowds.

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