See photos of 2025 Mardi Gras in New Orleans Contributing: Gabe Hauari, Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@gannett.com.

While one of the most famous Mardi Gras celebrations is in New Orleans, the holiday is celebrated across the globe, from North America, to South America, Europe and Asia.

Footage from the USA TODAY's livestream shows a vibrant and cheering crowd in New Orleans catching beads from the floats. These photos capture the essence of the 2025 Mardi Gras celebration.

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A handmade Black masking Indian costume crafted by Jasmine Batiste, 28, using dental floss and beads is shown on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in New Orleans.

This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4. Ash Wednesday is on March 5, the day marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season that culminates with Easter.

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The party’s over when, New Orleans police officers on foot and mounted on horseback move through the crowds on Bourbon Street at midnight on Mardi Gras Day, sometimes joined by the mayor.

The North Side Skull and Bone Gang come out of the King & Queen Emporium Int'l on Bayou Rd. during Mardi Gras morning in New Orleans, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

See photos of 2025 Mardi Gras in New Orleans The Kewe of Zulu parade rolls down St. Charles Avenue during Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 4, 2025.