Rex, king of Carnival, reigns on Mardi Gras 2015 in New Orleans (photos)

The Krewe of Orpheus rolls along the traditional uptown parade route during Mardi Gras 2015 on Lundi Gras in New Orleans ,February 16, 2015. The superkrewe's 36-float parade depicted "The Magic of an Ordinary Day." Signature floats include the Trojan 

Want to join a parade on Mardi Gras 2015? Do it in downtown New Orleans, where scores of costumed parading groups take over Faubourg Marigny and the lower French Quarter on Fat Tuesday. If you're shy, stand back. The streets will be jammed, 

One of the year's most anticipated social events, The Mayor's Ball is hosted by Mayor Francis Slay and the Mardi Gras Foundation in the Rotunda of St. Louis City Hall. This black tie gala featured food, cocktails, dancing, and 

With Mardi Gras 2015 in full force, Rex and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu highlighted the krewe's charitable giving in their official toast Tuesday (Feb. 17.) As Rex reached the mayor's viewing stand in front of Gallier Hall, both men touted the 

The Krewe of Orpheus rolls along the traditional uptown parade route during Mardi Gras 2015 on Lundi Gras in New Orleans ,February 16, 2015. The superkrewe's 36-float parade depicted "The Magic of an Ordinary Day." Signature floats include the Trojan