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    Coast Guard Cutter Participates in Lundi Gras Festivities [Image 1 of 5]

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    A U.S. Coast Guard vessel numbered 561 is underway on a river at dusk or dawn, with a large crane arm extended over the bow. The ship displays the Coast Guard emblem on a red, white, and blue banner along its hull, and an American flag flies from the mast. In the background, a fireboat sprays water in a celebratory salute near a large bridge structure.

    NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES

    02.15.2010

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    U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

    The Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne, a 175-foot coastal buoy tender homeported in Galveston Texas prepares to dock at Spanish Plaza in New Orleans to deliver Rex, King of Carnival to give his proclamation to the city of New Orleans during Lundi Gras festivities, Feb. 15. (U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 3rd Class Tom Atkeson)

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    Date Taken: 02.15.2010
    Date Posted: 02.16.2010 05:10
    Photo ID: 251536
    VIRIN: 100215-G-3422A-394
    Resolution: 3000x1996
    Size: 2.94 MB
    Location: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, US
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    Downloads: 12

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    A U.S. Coast Guard vessel numbered 561 is underway on a river at dusk or dawn, with a large crane arm extended over the bow. The ship displays the Coast Guard emblem on a red, white, and blue banner along its hull, and an American flag flies from the mast. In the background, a fireboat sprays water in a celebratory salute near a large bridge structure.
    Two individuals are prominently featured at what appears to be an outdoor ceremonial event. One person is dressed in festive attire with a black coat, yellow/gold fringed sash, and a wide-brimmed hat, appearing to be speaking or singing animatedly. The other person is a female military officer in a dark blue dress uniform with gold sleeve stripes, ribbons, and a white-topped service cap, giving a thumbs-up gesture.
    A U.S. Coast Guard vessel numbered 87336 is navigating under a large steel truss bridge over a wide river. The white cutter with its distinctive red racing stripe and Coast Guard emblem is clearly visible in the foreground. The bridge appears to be a dual-span structure supported by concrete piers, photographed under clear blue skies.
    Two individuals stand on what appears to be a United States Coast Guard (USCG) vessel, visible from the blue banner reading 'USCG' in the foreground. The woman in the center is wearing a black coat and a decorative beaded necklace with a USCG medallion. Several other people are visible in the background near the ship's superstructure.
    A person dressed in an elaborate royal/king costume with a crown, white feathered headpiece, gold-embroidered white tunic, black gloves, and gold boots walks in a procession. They are being saluted by uniformed personnel who appear to be U.S. Coast Guard members in dress blues with white covers and gloves. Behind the central figure are additional costumed individuals in medieval/Renaissance-style attire, suggesting a ceremonial Mardi Gras or similar festive parade event.

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