| BY MARTHA CARR | Staff writer |
Good morning and happy (day after) Mardi Gras! Here are some of today's top headlines. The party must go on: Fat Tuesday started early — very early. But that didn't stop thousands from pouring into the streets to costume and imbibe before the blustery weather arrived. Reporters Rich Collins and Tony McAuley were there. Worth 1,000 words: Creativity permeated every corner the Crescent City on Mardi Gras Day, from the costumes to the processions to the handcrafted floats. In case you missed it, check out these amazing photos of the Rex and Zulu parades, the Societe de Sainte Anne walking krewe, the North Side Skull and Bones Gang, and the Mondo Kayo Social Club. There's even a collection honoring our favorite fugitive canine, Scrim. From king cake to fish fries: The end of Carnival means one thing to local Catholics: the start of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and reflection leading up to Easter Sunday. But the "no meat on Fridays" rule has led to another delicious tradition — the fish fry. Check out our roundup of local church parishes hosting the dinners. Thanks for reading. Check back throughout the day for more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune. | 