The New Orleans Burlesque Festival named its Queen of Burlesque at the Civic Theatre on Friday night. Minxie Mimieux of Dallas took home the honors during a ceremony that featured performances by by local singer, Anais St. John, sword swallower, Eli Rose, and Queen of Burlesque 2015, Miss Stormy Gayle.
All photos by Kim Welsh. Click here to view the full gallery on Flickr.