A rider on the M_at___e float laughs before throwing some cups into the audience. Pontchartrain paraded with the theme “What Cha want on your Po-Boy?” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
The Krewes of Pontchartrain, Choctaw and Freret all rolled along the traditional Uptown route on Saturday afternoon. The weather was clear, making up for the rain that soaked Oshun and Cleopatra.
The Krewe of Pontchartrain 2017
Xavier Prep dance team marches down St. Charles avenue during the Krewe of Pontchartrain parade. Pontchartrain paraded with the theme “What Cha want on your Po-Boy?” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
King and Queen wave to the crowd during the Krewe of Pontchartrain on Saturday afternoon. Pontchartrain paraded with the theme “What Cha want on your Po-Boy?” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
Erika Lowman, right, paints the face of Eleanor Cerise on St. Charles avenue before the Krewe of Pontchartrain rolled. Pontchartrain paraded with the theme “What Cha want on your Po-Boy?” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
A rider on the M_at___e float laughs before throwing some cups into the audience. Pontchartrain paraded with the theme “What Cha want on your Po-Boy?” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
Annette Thompson, who is celebrating her first Mardi Gras, cheers for some beads during the Krewe of Pontchartrain. Pontchartrain paraded with the theme “What Cha want on your Po-Boy?” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
A member of the Dirty South Ryderz Horse Riding Club gallops down St. Charles Avenue during the Krewe of Pontchartrain. Pontchartrain paraded with the theme “What Cha want on your Po-Boy?” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
The Krewe of Choctaw 2017
Dancers from Edna Carr dance their way down St. Charles avenue during the Krewe of Pontchartrain on Saturday afternoon. Choctaw paraded with the theme “A Thing of Beauty.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
Princess Choctaw waves to the crowd on St. Charles avenue. Choctaw paraded with the theme “A Thing of Beauty.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
The float “The Beauty of Carnival” makes its way down St. Charles avenue on Saturday afternoon. Choctaw paraded with the theme “A Thing of Beauty.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
Donald Walter, right, dances with a member of the NOLA Bombshells during the Krewe of Choctaw. Choctaw paraded with the theme “A Thing of Beauty.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
A member of Choctaw tosses beads into the crowd during their parade on St. Charles avenue. Choctaw paraded with the theme “A Thing of Beauty.” (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
The Krewe of Freret 2017
Daryl “The Dancing Man” Young leads the way for the Krewe of Freret down St. Charles avenue. There were five parades Uptown on Saturday, Pontchartrain, Choctaw, Freret, Pygmalion and Sparta. (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
Bearded Oysters march their way down St. Charles avenue on Saturday afternoon during the Krewe of Freret. There were five parades Uptown on Saturday, Pontchartrain, Choctaw, Freret, Pygmalion and Sparta. (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
Jacqueline Marque of the Dames de Perlage shows of her Big Freedia beadwork during the Krewe of Freret on Saturday afternoon. There were five parades Uptown on Saturday, Pontchartrain, Choctaw, Freret, Pygmalion and Sparta. (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
Jenny Garrison tries to get the attention of the riders in Krewe of Freret. Five parades rolled Saturday, Freret, Pontchartrain, Choctaw, Pygmalion and Sparta. (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
The Jesters of Freret float makes its way down St. Charles avenue on Saturday afternoon during the Krewe of Freret. There were five parades Uptown on Saturday, Pontchartrain, Choctaw, Freret, Pygmalion and Sparta. (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
Exquisite Starlettes Dance Academy The Krewe of Freret 2017
Bobby Hjortsberg, captain of the Krewe of Freret, gestures to the crowd.
A rider from the float “Justice Four All” tosses beads into the crowd on St. Charles avenue on Saturday afternoon during the Krewe of Freret. There were five parades Uptown on Saturday, Pontchartrain, Choctaw, Freret, Pygmalion and Sparta. (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
Thomas Martin taunts a float with his sign on Saturday afternoon during the Krewe of Freret. There were five parades Uptown on Saturday, Pontchartrain, Choctaw, Freret, Pygmalion and Sparta. (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
Go Fourth on the River float The Krewe of Freret. There were five parades Uptown on Saturday, Pontchartrain, Choctaw, Freret, Pygmalion and Sparta. (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
A rider on the Son of a Saint” float tosses beads into the crowd along St. Charles avenue during the Krewe of Freret. There were five parades Uptown on Saturday, Pontchartrain, Choctaw, Freret, Pygmalion and Sparta. (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
