The NOPD will have 600 officers dedicated to Mardi Gras, and will be supported by the Louisiana State Police, who are providing 150 troopers, the Orleans Parish Sheriffs Office and other state and ...

Mardi Gras is bursting with vibrant traditions, and few are as iconic as attending parades, indulging in delicious and ...

Recycle Dat, the push to make Mardi Gras greener, returns after diverting 10 tons of waste from New Orleans landfills in 2024 ...

The city of New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras celebrations by increasing security measures. Find out about the safety initiatives here.

LaGrange’s family-friendly ​Mardi Gras parade, Krewe of Mask, will again fill downtown streets with frivolity on Saturday. The parade kicks off at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, with its traditional route ...

One of the oldest krewes in Carnival is writing a new history. The krewe of Alla has Black Carnival royalty for the first ...

From Insta-gays to kick on queens, author Jack Jones lays down all the different folks you'll encounter at this year's Mardi ...

What is a krewe? And why do we eat king cake? Knowing these essential Mardi Gras facts will make the celebration all the more ...

A King Cake Cocktail is a fun twist on a Mardi Gras classic! This ultimate Carnival cocktail is light, crisp, and sweet. It’s ...

The sugar-dusted squares of sweet, fried dough that have become an icon of New Orleans' cuisine certainly seem like donuts, ...