NEW ORLEANS, La. (Feb. 7, 2005)-- A boat crew from Coast Guard Station New Orleans patrols the Mississippi River today during Mardi Gras festivities. The Coast Guard was responsible for transporting the king and queen of the Rex and Zulu krewes by boat in order to kick off the Mardi Gras celebration. USCG photo by PA3 Nyxolyno Cangemi