Masked youngsters flock to the dance floor.

Alison Donham, left, and Tessa Karno dress in all the colors of Mardi Gras.

Ken Pickard, on accordion, leads the band Zydeco Explosion.

Paul Sherman plays bass guitar for Ken Pickard and Zydeco Explosion.

The Whidbey Telecom orca (Lourdes Snow) busts a move at the Mardi Gras Ball.

Coyla and John Shepard put on their dancing shoes.