Only in New Orleans

Tulane blue and green mixed with the purple, green and gold of Mardi Gras on Thursday night (May 12) at Mardi Gras World for the Wave Goodbye party. After celebrating at the Tulane Unified Commencement Ceremony in the Morial Convention Center, more than 10,000 graduates, family members and friends streamed to nearby Mardi Gras World and its festive atmosphere. The celebrants enjoyed New Orleans food specialties and toured among the Carnival floats on view at the riverside venue, while listening to the trumpet of Shamarr Allen at one stage and the rockin' sounds of Johnny Angel & the Swinging Demons at another. Commencement, New Orleans-style, is like no other.