Mardi Gras winds down
Annie Butcher and Mary Schell (right,) costumed as "Pie Girls" get ready to march in the Gentilly section of New Orleans on Saturday. This is one of the smaller Mardi Gras organizations, and the Hubig Pie is a local delight. The "Pie Girls" were using the tasty treats as their Mardi Gras throws in place of the traditional beads. Bill Haber / AP