The annual street-clearing tradition signals the end of the Carnival season and clears the way for crews to begin the cleanup.

Hours after authorities said actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested during Mardi Gras in New Orleans and then released, he was spotted on Bourbon Street.

The New Orleans reputation is so strong that asking casually for a “go cup” at a bar anywhere else will make the bartender chuckle. Then they'll ask, “Are you from New Orleans?”

New Orleans law enforcement officers and Mayor Helena Moreno conducted a midnight sweep of Bourbon Street to officially close Mardi Gras 2026.

New Orleans law enforcement sweep Bourbon Street, officially ending Mardi Gras

The “Holes” star talked briefly with a Baton Rouge reporter outside Arnaud’s with what appeared to be bruises on his face.

Feathers, sequins and leather and some things you just had to see to believe — drew a large crowd at noon at Bourbon and Dumaine streets.

The alligator was turned over to an on-call wildlife biologist. The man was also arrested on unrelated charges.

The incidents happened as the Krewe of Bacchus’s parade brought out huge crowds throughout the city on Sunday night.