Pictures from Mardi Gras 2012

26 of 42: A member of Pete Fountain's Half Fast Marching Club hands out beads as the club begins it's traditional parade through the streets of New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. This is the last day of the Mardi Gras celebration ending at midnight, after a day long celebration of parades, marching groups and people in costumes. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

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