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99 problems but a bead ain't one! Pregnant Beyonce gets into Mardi Gras spirit with Blue Ivy... as Jay Z hugs Solange at New Orleans festivities

Published: 00:20 EST, 20 February 2017 | Updated: 00:20 EST, 20 February 2017

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Beyonce and Jay Z welcomed her sister Solange and husband Alan Ferguson to their New Orleans rental Sunday.

The music royalty exchanged warm greetings on the balcony of the French Quarter residence with Jay Z putting an affectionate arm around his sister-in-law who made headlines in May 2014 after she attacked the mogul in an elevator.

Beyonce, who is pregnant with twins, seemed in a very upbeat mood as she spent time with her family including daughter Blue Ivy, five.

Pleased to see you: Beyonce warmly greeted brother-in-law Alan Ferguson as Jay Z put an affectionate arm around Solange Knowles as they all got together in New Orleans Sunday

Beyonce and Jay Z were in New Orleans to see the NBA All-Star game Sunday night.

It came just days after the former Destiny's Child star stunned the Grammys with a performance that emphasized her achievement as a wife and mother.

The 35-year-old was dressed down for her Louisiana stay in a gray t-shirt dress with a plaid shirt knotted underneath her baby bump.

Casual attire: Beyonce, 35, who is pregnant with twins, was dressed down for her Louisiana stay in a gray t-shirt dress with a plaid shirt knotted underneath her baby bump

Lazy afternoon: Beyonce was seen on the balcony of the French Quarter residence where she and Jay were staying

Sweet tooth: The pop star appeared to be sucking on a lollipop as she hung out with her family

Down time: Jay Z was dressed in a white t-shirt with dark sweatpants and white sneakers

The Formation singer appeared to be sucking on a lollipop.

She wore round sunglasses and a baseball cap and wore several ropes of Mardi Gras beads around her neck.

Jay Z wore a white tee and shades as well as some beads as he interacted with his daughter who was decked out in half a dozen colorful necklaces.

Ready for Fat Tuesday: The Tidal mogul got into the Mardi Gras spirit by donning a couple of ropes of beads

Celebrity offspring" Beyonce and Jay Z's daughter Blue Ivy was also spotted taking in the action on the street below

Pampered: The five-year-old wore a short-sleeved lime green frock with flounce layers and had half a dozen colorful ropes of beads around her neck

Daddy's little girl: The little girl was seen interacting with her famous dad as he sat in the sunshine

Doting dad: Jay Z was seen cradling Blue Ivy in his arms in a tender moment

Blue Ivy wore her hair in two pigtail braids with one green ribbon and one black one.

She was dressed in a lime green frock that was short-sleeved and had ruffled layers.

At one point, the Tidal owner pulled his little girl into his arms and cradled her for a hug and a kiss.

Keeping cool: Beyonce sipped on some iced water as she chatted with her daughter

Hands on mom: Beyonce seemed concerned about Blue Ivy and provided a reassuring touch

Lots going on: Beyonce, Jay Z and Blue Ivy seemed to be enjoying the view from their balcony

Photographer: The Formation singer smiled as she snapped photos

Beyonce, too, enjoyed some sweet time with her daughter.

She also seemed overjoyed to see sister Solange giving her a huge hug while beaming with happiness.

Solange, 30, wore a pink pantsuit with an Asian-inspired top and wide-legged pants.

She wore her long hair in a messy top knot and rocked large white frame sunglasses.

Also there with her was son Julez Smith. 12, from her first marriage.

Big hugs: Beyonce was delighted to see her younger sister and gave her a huge hug

Eclectic style: Solange, 30, wore a pink pantsuit with an Asian-inspired top and wide-legged pants. She wore her long hair in a messy top knot and rocked large white frame sunglasses

French Quarter fun: The family were captivated by the street entertainment

He's her boy: Solange brought along her son Julez, 12, from her first marriage

High energy: Solange seemed like the main cheerleader

Smoothed over troubled waters: In May 2014, Solange made headlines when she was caught on surveillance tape attacking Jay Z in a elevator following the Met Gala