Vibrant Mardi Gras Celebration in New Orleans

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A densely layered impressionistic oil painting depicting a vibrant Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans. In the center, a woman with flowing red hair, wearing an ornate golden gown and crown, sits atop a decorated float surrounded by colorful foliage, with a large golden crescent moon behind her. To her left, a man in a yellow and green harlequin costume is also on the float. The background features the iconic St. Louis Cathedral with its three spires and clock tower under a light sky. To the left, a multi-story building with balconies is adorned with purple, yellow, and green swags and streamers, with figures observing the parade from above. The street level is packed with a lively crowd, many wearing hats, some with elaborate costumes and masks, like a woman in the lower left foreground wearing a black mask and a large purple feathered headdress. Confetti-like elements and individual brushstrokes representing flowers or leaves fill the air around the parade. To the right, an ornate street lamp with a glowing light post is visible, and above it, a partially visible American flag and what appears to be a pride flag or another multi-colored flag. The overall color palette is warm and rich, dominated by yellows, purples, greens, and