The Society of St. Anne
Mardi Gras 2017: Societe de Saint Anne parade
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mardi Gras: Societe de Sainte Anne meanders through New Orleans neighborhoods

Members and friends of the Societe de Saint Anne, parade through New Orleans neighborhoods on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2017. The Society was founded in 1969. Known for the very elaborate and beautiful costumes of its members, the core group gathers in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans each Mardi Gras morning, with the Storyville Stompers brass band providing the music. As they pass through the Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, additional costumed marchers join the parade at various coffee-shops and bars along the route. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)