Coast Guard Mardi Gras Security Zone [Image 2 of 5]

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES

02.16.2010

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

The Coast Guard Cutter Sturgeon, an 87-foot patrol cutter, homeported in Grand Isle, La., patrols the Mississippi River in New Orleans, during an increased security presence for the Mardi Gras season, Monday. In a joint effort to keep New Orleans citizens and visitors safe on and around the water, the Coast Guard along with the New Orleans Police Department and the New Orleans Harbor Police have increased security initiatives during Mardi Gras festivities. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Stephen Lehmann)

• Date Taken: 02.16.2010
• Date Posted: 02.16.2010 05:09
• Photo ID: 251535
• VIRIN: 100216-O-9999X-002
• Resolution: 4288x2848
• Size: 7.91 MB
• Location: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, US