Editor’s Note: To get us in the mood for Mardi Gras (who are we kidding, we’re all in the mood for Mardi Gras already), we are diving into the sugary, sensual, and silly side that makes this the most wonderful time of the year! This entire month we will be celebrating the food, the culture, the music, and the traditions of Mardi Gras for our “Craving some Carnival” series. So, we are throwing it back this Thursday to Sunday — not last Sunday, but the Sunday before (you know, February 13, 2022) because we celebrate traditions quickly! February 13 was the day that the adorable, tiny, and whimsical ‘tit Rex rolled through the Marigny to the delight of onlookers both big and small. Photographer Brandon Robert snapped the scenes, up close and personal!
‘tit Rex Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
‘tit Rex Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
‘tit Rex Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
‘tit Rex Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
‘tit Rex Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
‘tit Rex Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
‘tit Rex Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
‘tit Rex Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
‘tit Rex Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
‘tit Rex Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
‘tit Rex Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
‘tit Rex Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
‘tit Rex Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
‘tit Rex Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
‘tit Rex Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
‘tit Rex Parade 2022 (photos by: Brandon Robert)
Brandon Robert is a New Orleans native who focuses his camera on the art, culture, and personalities that make this city the best city in the world. You can check out more of Brandon’s work on Instagram (@brandonrobertphoto) or his website, and look for more on ViaNolaVie.
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