Photo by Mar Doré (galleriamardore.com). A 5-year old boy participating in the Creole Wild West Indians Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2010. “This is the second year he has performed the role of Gang Flag in the Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indian’s club,” says Mar.
More on the tradition, and more about the photographer (And full disclosure: she also happens to be a family member – XJ).