Chris Wickman of Lafayette made the two-hour drive to get a tattoo from another of the shop's 12 tattoo artists, Henry Rhodes. It was the second and final session for his tattoo of a Nordic mask.

The Trapps' Mardi Gras pilgrimage also marks a sort of professional anniversary. After Connie, 51, married Diane's brother she began working with Diane, 57, a seasoned theater makeup and mask ...

Each mask is one-of-a-kind, and designs are never repeated, Beckman said. "I love the creative process — that's what I thrive on," he said.

With Mardi Gras celebrations coming up soon, you might want to make your own mysterious mask. Allyson Garro of Coco Coquette is the queen of sparkles and embellishments and she joined us on today ...

“The idea of starting an annual Mardi Gras magazine rolled around in my head for a few years,” said Joynt. “By Jan. 6, 2012, I had the first Mobile Mask website up and running.

Entertainment at the event includes face painting, a fortune teller, Mardi Gras masks for sale, a silent auction, food from 25 restaurants and live music from Mass Kunfuzion, Starz and The Astronauts.