Mardi Gras Krewe honors Carrie Fisher with Princess Leia parade

Death is followed by celebration in New Orleans! Members of the Krewe of Chewbacchus hold a parade in honor of actress Carrie Fisher, who played Princes Leia in the "Star Wars" movie series, on Friday. Fisher died on Dec. 27, 2016, at the age of 60.

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Mardi Gras Krewe members, dressed as Princess Leia, use their smart phones at the start of the procession.

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Wade Heaton, dressed in costume, entertains a child with a light saber during a parade in honor of Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in 'Star Wars.'

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Addy Longlois, 7, dressed as Princess Leia, walks in the Krewe of Chewbacchus parade.

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Beckie Wasden, dressed as Princess Leia, takes a photo during a parade in honor of Carrie Fisher, Friday.

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Members of the Krewe of Chewbacchus get their march on!

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The Krewe of Chewbacchus show off their Princess Leia gear.

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Laura Bell, dressed as Princess Leia from the original 'Star Wars' movie, holds her daughter Luna Bell, dressed as Leia from 'The Empire Strikes Back' movie, at the start of a parade.

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The Princess Leia parade is in full swing in New Orleans.

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Michell Niemeyer, dressed as Princess Leia, silhouetted as the Krewe of Chewbacchus honor Carrie Fisher.

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