Shawn Cosgrove, right, accepts the Carnival Cavalry Award from Downtown Main Street Executive Director Kim Hopkins on behalf of American Legion Post 3. (Photos courtesy of VTV)

Tyler Jennings and Breann Penny accept the Best in Business award from Downtown Main Street Executive Director Kim Hopkins, left, on behalf of Golding Barge Line.

Josie Quimby, right, accepts the Best Nonprofit award from Downtown Main Street Executive Director Kim Hopkins on behalf of the Krewe of Elks.

Downtown Main Street Executive Director Kim Hopkins, left, presents the trophy for Best Throws to Krewe de la Burg members, from left, Tara Brown, Terri Wilson, Alfred Webb and Blake Clifford.

Mardi Gras Queen Norma Massey, right, accepts her award for leading this year’s parade from Downtown Main Street Executive Director Kim Hopkins.

Rasheeta Hill, right, and Kaylah Brown, center, accept the Rhythm and Beads Award from Downtown Main Street Executive Director Kim Hopkins, left, on behalf of the Pretty Pink Panthers.

Cynthia Arender Machen, right, accepts the Best Recreational Club award from Downtown Main Street Executive Director Kim Hopkins on behalf of The Dancin’ Grannies.

Jack Burns accepts the Standing Ovation Award from Downtown Main Street Executive Director Kim Hopkins on behalf of the Westside Theatre Foundation.

Downtown Main Street Executive Director Kim Hopkins, left, presents the Best in Show award to Jennifer Curro, Bridget Simon and Cassy Mascalino of Bally’s Vicksburg Casino and Hotel. (Photos courtesy of VTV)