Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club Mardi Gras Day Walk February 24, 2009

The self-proclaimed "Prince of Mardi Gras", musician Pete Fountain began his march through the Vieux Carré in 1961 as he does now, at Commander's Palace.

The march proceeds down St. Charles to Canal St., then into the Lower Vieux Carré to end up at the Hilton Riverside.

Celebrities frequently join Pete, who leads the parade, one of the favorites of the season.

Club medallion beads and doubloons are always a great catch.

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