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Lower Ninth Ward - Mardi Gras, New Orleans LA, February 18, 2006

Hurricane Katrina's devastation & New Orleans' resilient Mardi Gras celebrations

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Photo 01. Unsafety notice on a house at 2201 Delery turned...Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 02. A house floated from its foundation on Law St. in Lower Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 03. A house deposited on a car at Law St. in Lower Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 04. Tupelo St. in Lower Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 05. Remains of a house at 2435 Tupelo St. in Lower Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 06. A bedroom in an opened brick house at North...Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 07. Opening in a house at North Dorgenois Street in Lower Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 08. A skewed house at North Dorgenois Street in Lower Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 09. Interior of a kitchen in an opened house at North...Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 10. Remains of a bathroom of a floated away brick...Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 11. Household items inside a damaged house at Law St...Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 12. A stone stoop, a foundation, and a roof of a...Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 13. Toppled trees at Deslonde Street in Lower Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 14. A dried silt on a car in a garage at Reynes...Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 15. Foundations and cars at Deslonde Street in Lower Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 16. Upturned car on Deslonde St. in Lower Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 17. Ironed houses and a barge on Jourdan St. in Lower Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 18. A vintage car and remains of a Mardi Gras float...Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 19. Broken water pipes near Tennessee St. in Lower Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 20. Collapsed house near Forstall St. in Lower Ninth Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 21. Mardi Gras float No. 4 "Bless our gaming" of...District. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 22. Mardi Gras float No. 2 " god bless New Orleans...District. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 23. Mardi Gras float No. 6 "Bless our restaurants" of...District. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 24. Mardi Gras float No. 8 "A new look-Katrina patina...District. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 25. Mardi Gras float No. 4 of Sparta parade on St...District. New Orleans, Louisiana

Photo 26. Sparta Krew parade on Mardi Gras carnival on St...District. New Orleans, Louisiana

AI Summary:This photo album documents the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana, as well as the city's vibrant Mardi Gras celebrations, six months after the disaster. The first 20 photos show scenes of destruction, including flooded homes, uprooted trees, and debris-filled streets, highlighting the catastrophic impact of the hurricane on the community. In contrast, the last 6 photos depict the colorful and lively Mardi Gras parade on Saint Charles Avenue in the Garden District, featuring elaborate floats, costumes, and festive atmosphere, showcasing the city's resilience and determination to celebrate and rebuild.

🇫🇷 Description en français / French Description

Lower Ninth Ward - Mardi Gras, La Nouvelle-Orléans LA, 18 février 2006. Cet album de photos documente les dégâts causés par l'ouragan Katrina dans le Lower Ninth Ward de La Nouvelle-Orléans en Louisiane, ainsi que les festivités animées du Mardi Gras, six mois après la catastrophe. Les 20 premières photos montrent des scènes de destruction, y compris des maisons inondées, des arbres déracinés et des rues remplies de débris, soulignant l'impact catastrophique de l'ouragan sur la communauté. En revanche, les 6 dernières photos montrent le défilé coloré et animé du Mardi Gras sur Saint Charles Avenue dans le quartier Garden District, avec des chars élaborés, des costumes et une atmosphère festive, mettant en valeur la résilience de la ville et sa détermination à célébrer et reconstruire.

🇷🇺 Описание по-русски / Russian Description

Нижний Нинт-Вард - Марди Гра, Новый Орлеан, штат Луизиана, 18 февраля 2006 года. Этот фотоальбом показывает разрушения от урагана "Катрина" в Нижнем Нинт-Варде Нового Орлеана, Луизиана, а также яркие празднования Марди Гра в городе через шесть месяцев после катастрофы. Первые 20 фотографий показывают сцены разрушения, включая затопленные дома, вырванные корни деревьев и улицы, заполненные мусором, подчеркивая катастрофическое влияние урагана на сообщество. В отличие от этого, последние 6 фотографий изображают красочный и оживленный парад Марди Гра на Сент-Карлс Авеню в Район Сада, с экстравагантными повозками, костюмами и праздничной атмосферой, демонстрируя силу духа и решительность города отпраздновать и восстановиться.