Tombs of Lafayette Cemetery



The Entrance


The resting place of orphan boys from the early 1800's.

The reason for the balloons is the tomb is decorated for All Saints Day(Nov 1st), a New Orleans tradition. Someone thought the kids would like balloons more than flowers.


Strolling through the City of the Dead


The Firemen of New Orleans' Tomb



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