# @channel91photography on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DU56GH2EWkG
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/56803105-channel91photography-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/28739f1290.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-02-18T15:46:56.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Chansey Augustine (@Channel91photography) — https://gondola.cc/Channel91photography

## Caption

Whew, it has been a whirlwind these past few weeks. Mayor Helena Moreno’s first Mardi Gras as mayor is officially in the books, and after the traditional Bourbon Street sweep took place at midnight last night, it finally hit me. Another season in New Orleans wrapped in music, culture, and unforgettable moments. From attending my first ball, to finally making it to Muses, to witnessing the spectacle that is the Endymion extravaganza, every experience reminded me why this city moves the way it does. Tradition met new energy, and I was grateful to capture it all through my own lens.
One of my favorite moments was the Laissez les bons temps rouler swap between Coach Kim Mulkey and Mayor Moreno. Coach Mulkey gifted the Mayor one of her signature jackets, and Mayor Moreno presented Coach with an exclusive piece from local Fringe and Company. Honestly, that felt like a tradition in the making. What do y’all think? And then there was Gallier Hall. After a family from Texas experienced a painful moment during Tucks, the Mayor and City Council turned that situation into something powerful, showing that one act does not define our culture, our people, or the soul of this city. They made sure that family experienced the real heartbeat of New Orleans, where community rises louder than hate and unity always takes center stage. Counting down already. Three hundred fifty seven days until next Mardi Gras. HM did not just lead her first Mardi Gras. She set the tone for a city moving forward with purpose, presence, and pride. In a season built on tradition, she showed what modern leadership in New Orleans looks like, grounded in culture, driven by people, and impossible to ignore...

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chansey Augustine | @Channel91photography | https://gondola.cc/Channel91photography | Photographer |

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