This week on Behind The Lens, throughout Carnival season, gun arrests of individuals — largely Black males — spike.

For the final two years, NOPD has arrested extra individuals for gun-related offenses throughout Mardi Gras week than every other time of the 12 months. This 12 months, issues might be totally different, as a consequence of a brand new Louisiana state legislation which permits permitless carrying of hid weapons. It’s nonetheless unclear nonetheless, whether or not hid weapons are allowed at parades. 

Delaney Dryfoos on krewes’ efforts to make parades greener. This 12 months, one parade – Krewe of Freret – even banned plastic beads and nonprofit Grounds Krewe supplies environmentally acutely aware parade throws. And Marta Jewson on highschool marching bands — and how administrators steadiness their books.

Company this week embody Lens reporters La’Shance Perry, Mizani Ball, Nick Chrastil, Delaney Dryfoos, Marta Jewson and Lens editor Katy Reckdahl.

Theme music by Podington Bear. Extra music from Sophie B. Wright Excessive College’s marching band.

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