I was invited by Miss Stacy in Wonderland to return to the Bayou for the celebration of Mardi Gras, an endless chaotic party full of floats, beads, costumes and magic. The weather was cold and clear and I was delighted to see this centuries old tradition in person. Elements of Mardi Gras have trickled down to festivals and parades all across the world, with the fundamental features of vibrant self expression and raucous joy showing themselves to be timeless.

New Orleans was one of the highlights of our journey and it was really nice to come back after I had some time to reflect on the photographs I took here previously. It's a city with it's own distinct characteristics, and when Beyonce's Formation video came out the weekend before Mardi Gras, I had recognized some of the areas she shot footage having walked them just days previously. I hope you enjoy this second look at the city.