People look at decorations for Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana

People look at decorations for Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana, the United States, on Jan. 31, 2021. Two weeks before Mardi Gras, carnival decorations are popping up in New Orleans. Although this year's parades were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it could not stop people's enthusiasm for the carnival. Many families use beads, jester sculptures, and other kinds of handicrafts to decorate their houses. (Photo by Lan Wei/Xinhua)