2011 Redbeans parade

John Doe

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, thanks to a proliferation of upstarts looking to put their stamp on the festivities, do-it-yourself Mardi Gras artistry has achieved remarkable — perhaps even unprecedented — visibility.

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, thanks to a proliferation of upstarts looking to put their stamp on the festivities, do-it-yourself Mardi Gras artistry has achieved remarkable — perhaps even unprecedented — visibility.