NEW ORLEANS CELEBRATES FIRST MARDI GRAS SINCE HURRICANE KATRINA

Spoofing Michael Brown, the disgraced former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Maurice and Nancy Trosclair costume on Canal Street in New Orleans on Mardi Gras, February 28, 2006. Six months after Hurricane Katrina wrecked the region, somewhat smaller but enthusiastic crowds turned out to celebrate Fat Tuesday. (UPI Photo/A.J. Sisco)