Mardi Gras, New Orleans

New Orleans has beefed up security for Mardi Gras. For smaller parading krewes, it's costly
The city is requiring more police officers at parades this year, putting higher costs on smaller, independent krewes vital to New Orleans’ Mardi Gras heritage.
The best and biggest of New Orleans. Top three Mardi Gras parades of Carnival Season
Carnival Season is in full swing and Fat Tuesday will soon be here. If you're planning to hit the parades, these are the top 3 in New Orleans.
A New Orleans music icon gets her own Mardi Gras float and throw at 2025 Freret parade
You saw Soul Queen Irma Thomas sing with Mick Jagger at Jazz Fest last spring. Now, you’ll see a statue of the Crescent City icon on the bow of a new float in the Krewe of Freret Mardi Gras parade that rolls on Feb. 22.
When is Mardi Gras? What to know about the New Orleans tradition
Mardi Gras in New Orleans, has been in full swing since Jan. 6 and will close with a final celebration on March 4 with a Fat Tuesday celebration.
Dive into Mardi Gras 2025: New Orleans parades, food culture and daiquiri spots
Explore Mardi Gras 2025 in New Orleans with a guide to parades, food, and daiquiri spots as festivities run through March 4.
'TODAY' Will Be In New Orleans Hosting A Mardi Gras Party And You Can Attend
On February 28, the gang from the 3rd hour of TODAY, Al Roker, Craig Melvin, and Dylan Dreyer will be exploring the vibrant city and just how the locals celebrate the popular holiday.
Will it be warm and rainy for Mardi Gras weekend in New Orleans? See the long-range forecast
New Orleans' biggest weekend for Mardi Gras will be here soon. As parades roll on, find out what the weather forecast predicts for Mardi Gras weekend.
Baton Rouge weather: Rain, storms possible for Saturday Mardi Gras parades
If you're going to a Mardi Gras parade this weekend in the Baton Rouge area, here's what to know about the possibility of rain.
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New Orleans banned tents, tarps for Mardi Gras. But enforcing the new rules won't be the priority.
In the wake of the New Year's Day terror attack on Bourbon Street, plans to crack down on the "Krewe of Chad" have changed.
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‘Wildest’ and ‘wackiest’: Yountville to host first-ever Mardi Gras parade, celebration
Yountville is bringing a taste of New Orleans to Napa Valley on March 1. Yountville is bringing a taste of New Orleans to ...
King cake drive-thru to roll into Lafayette for a sweet Mardi Gras treat
A king cake drive-thru arrives in Lafayette for the first time this weekend. Want a taste of New Orleans? Here's how.
Cardi B Celebrates Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Plus Cynthia Erivo, Nicole Kidman, Gabrielle Union and More
King Charles chats with David and Victoria Beckham during a dinner in England, plus Bad Bunny, Richard Gere and more. From ...
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Super Bowl LIX pregame: Mardi Gras Indians, New Orleans music
When millions of people tuned in to Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, they were treated to a New Orleans cultural spectacular during ...
You need more Mardi Gras. Where to celebrate with jambalaya, jazz around Tacoma, Puyallup
There are a few new spots in Pierce County to fulfill your gluttony and just have a good time this Fat Tuesday.
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Scrim, the once feral dog, featured in Muses, Krewe du Vieux and Barkus Mardi Gras parades
The naughty, politically provocative Krewe du Vieux parade that rambles through the Marigny and French Quarter plans to ...
Krewe of Titans rolls Friday with Good Morning New Orleans team
Riding this year will be the team from Good Morning New Orleans, LBJ, Amy Russo and Meteorologist Carrigan Chauvin as Grand Marshalls of the parade.