The beads have been tossed, the drinks have been drunk, and sadly, the party is over…

Artvoice and Southern Comfort still have a trip for two to New Orleans to give away. The prize goes to the best of the eligible floats in this year’s parade – and YOU are the judge. Please take a moment and stop over to the Mardi Gras website and cast a vote for your favorite float. The runners up will receive some great prize packages as well.

We’ve also replaced the prior photo gallery on the Mardi Gras site with updated photos from this year’s parade and after parties – so check them out on the Photos Page.

Thanks once again to everyone who came out to Mardi Gras 2009! To our Queens of Mardi Gras, bands and performers, parade participants, bars and clubs, and everyone else involved – thank you for making this year another great success.

We’ve put together a photo gallery so you can either reminisce, or see what you missed. This first group of photos are care of Artvoice photographer Rose Mattrey. We’ll be adding some more Mardi Gras 2009 media soon.

Start the slide show!