Krewe des Fleurs, a Mardi Gras marching krewe in their 10th year, strutted through the French Quarter to show off their flower costumes for the 2025 carnival season. The 2025 costumes are based off a variety of flowers made in past years, but made more durable with thicker wire, foam and bolted instead of stapled.
Sophia Germer is a photojournalist at various prominent publications including the Bluefield Daily Telegraph and NOLA.com. She specializes in covering events and conferences, sports, and real estate, with a particular focus on the vibrant culture of Louisiana and New Orleans, including topics like basketball and football. Sophia's work has been featured in notable outlets such as WWL-TV Channel 4 and The Advocate.