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.
Is New Orleans safe for Mardi Gras 2025? What increased security will be in place?
The city of New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras celebrations by increasing security measures. Find out about the safety initiatives here.
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.
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Weather Service: Rare Forecast a Concern for Louisiana Mardi Gras
The long-range forecast for Louisiana's Mardi Gras weekend looks great, things take a more sinister turn on Fat Tuesday ...
The end of an era: New Orleans Mardi Gras poster series is coming to an end; Its creator reflects
The end of an era: New Orleans Mardi Gras poster series is coming to an end; Its creator reflects The end of a colorful era. The distinctive Mardi Gras posters we all grew up with will not be ...
Mardi Gras 2025 trash pickup schedule, closures announced
Trash and garbage normally picked up on Tuesday will be rescheduled for pickup on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. All recycling ...
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Navigating ICE raids; impact of Louisiana tax reform; history of Mardi Gras parade throws
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about concerns over potential ICE raids in schools and churches. We also hear about ...
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The Bayou Swamis and LOUD Neighbors Brass Band will provide the music. The Swamis are known for their zydeco music that would ...
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 ...
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 ...