PHOTOS: Despite near cancellation, Krewe of Boo rolls through the French Quarter
The festive Krewe of Boo was given the all-clear to parade Saturday night.
by Matthew Hinton
October 21, 2019
Initially called off by Mayor LaToya Cantrell due to safety concerns from the Hard Rock demolition site in downtown New Orleans, the festive Krewe of Boo was given the all-clear to parade Saturday night.
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