Mardi Gras in Pictures

The 17th annual Burlington Mardi Gras Sunday was a huge success, in part due to the excellent weather. Over 30 floats participated in the parade on Main Street. Business was booming with an estimated 20,000 spectators.

Church Street, Burlington VT

Former Governor Howard Dean, left, helped Burlington mayoral candidate Miro Weinberger, right, campaign during the festivities.

Hundreds participated in the Pararde.

Spectators from all over joined in the Festivities.

AllScripts's Angry Birds Float

Birdy Slingshot

One of the best floats of 2012.

Street Performers engaged spectors before the parade.

Even Chewbaccagot in on the Mardi Gras Fun.

Photo Courtesy of Nick Rivers, Vermont Business Magazine.