Mardi Gras, New Orleans

As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage
Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and across the Gulf Coast, with big parades rolling down the main routes as some revelers get fancied up for formal balls while others dress in costume to poke fun and make merry.
As New Orleans' Mardi Gras goes into full swing, security boosted to historic levels
More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes into full swing in New Orleans this weekend.
How New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras after Bourbon Street attack
Mardi Gras is less than a week away and security surrounding this year’s Fat Tuesday celebrations, marking the end of Carnival season in New Orleans, will be heightened following the deadly New Year’s Day terror attack on Bourbon Street.
Parades rolling in New Orleans on Lundi Gras, Mardi Gras Day
It’s time to let the good times roll! As parades continue and the city prepares for the last few days of carnival, here are the parades rolling in New Orleans on Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras. The following parades will roll in New Orleans on Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras Day: According to NOLA Ready,
New Orleans expects to maintain tourism momentum through Mardi Gras
Walt Leger, President and CEO of New Orleans and Company, says if you’re going by the numbers, it should still be elbow-to-elbow on the parade route.
When is Mardi Gras? Fat Tuesday is a week away — where to celebrate in Texas
Carnival Season typically starts after Epiphany on Jan. 6 and culminates on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year.
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This Louisiana slice of Mardi Gras life "stays in box"
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5 Mardi Gras events you don’t want to miss in Hampton Roads
New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro, Venice — people have been celebrating for days or weeks, since Mardi Gras is the culmination of ...
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ALLA’s first Black queen dedicates her ride to Dorothy Mae Taylor and diversity in Mardi Gras
Krewe of ALLA’s first Black queen, Gian Durand, has dedicated her ride to the spirit of Dorothy Mae Taylor and diversity in ...
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Exploring the delicious history of Mardi Gras: from king cakes to gumbo
Jambalaya Jambalaya is a beloved dish during Mardi Gras, showcasing the fusion of French, Spanish and African influences in ...
Mardi Gras jazz brunch event set for Sacramento’s Hard Rock Cafe
The Andrew Maloney Trio will perform at the Hard Rock Cafe in Sacramento on March 2 as part of a jazz brunch celebration of ...
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Longtime Spanish Town parade and Shenandoah, in its second run, share the Mardi Gras spirit
Robert King has been involved in the Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade for 40-plus years. Across town, Julie Crow is in just her ...
Severe weather on Mardi Gras? Here’s what we know
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Fox 8 Weather Authority team is monitoring a potential severe weather threat developing around Mardi Gras. A strong storm system could bring damaging winds, heavy rain, and ...