Froggy Gras 2005, part 1

I'm going to do my Carnival 2005 pix in chronological order. First is a typical daytime Uptown parade: Knights of King Arthur parade. This is probably the batch of least interest to New Orleans Carnival veterans, but gives out of towners a good example of the "standard" parades not known for any special artistic or satrical merit.

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Froggy Gras 2005 part 2

Our second instalment has more local color.

The Krewe of OAK parades in my neighborhood of New Orleans(Carrollton) the Friday night before Mardi Gras. I love the small neighborhood celebrations with home-made floats and costumes. This is part of the Mardi Gras season celebrations that the tourists don't get to. OAK starts and ends on Oak Street, but the Krewe name stands for "Outrageous And Kinky". OAK parades around this mixed residential/commercial neighborhood for several hours with watering stops at various local bars.

Some medium-risque costumes; may not be suitible for viewing by John Ashcroft.
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