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Report: Sunday's Uptown New Orleans Mardi Gras parades will be rescheduled
There's a 100% chance of rain and thunderstorms starting at noon Sunday, according to the NWS Mardi Gras Decision Support Page. The Krewe of Atlas in Jefferson Parish announced in an email Saturday morning that it will also be rescheduled from Sunday to Thursday. It will now roll behind the Krewe of Symphony, which starts at 6:30 p.m.
New Orleans ramps up security for Mardi Gras celebrations
NEW ORLEANS — Stepped-up security measures are now in place in New Orleans ahead of the big Mardi Gras celebration. Public safety officials spent the day installing concrete barricades and wedge barriers along St. Charles Avenue before Friday's Carnival parades.
New Orleans officials announce Mardi Gras safety preparations
Officials with the City of New Orleans have announced safety preparations ahead of Mardi Gras 2025. Because Mardi Gras 2025 is now federally listed as SEAR 1 status, special attention is being given to New Orleans by the government in the form of activation,
19 parades will roll across metro New Orleans this weekend as Mardi Gras 2025 kicks off
Joseph Sherman, 12, shows his hands in the air as the Krewe of King Arthur parades along the Uptown route in New Orleans, Sunday, February 4, 2024. Prized throws include coveted King Arthur Grails, a wide variety of doubloons, assorted krewe trinkets and special beads. (Staff photo by Brett Duke, The Times-Picayune)
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.
Sunday's Uptown New Orleans Mardi Gras parades will be rescheduled
Due to the high possibility of rain, parades previously expected to roll Sunday on the Uptown New Orleans route have been rescheduled. The krewes of Femme Fatale, Carrollton and King Arthur will now take place on Tuesday night starting at 5:30 p.
New Orleans schools urge Mardi Gras safety for marching bands
Following the deadly January 1st attack on Bourbon Street, NOLA Public Schools is now prioritizing safety for high school bands marching in parades during Mardi Gras season.
Report: Here are the Mardi Gras parades rescheduled due to severe weather expected Sunday
Forecasts show a 100% chance of rain and thunderstorms beginning at noon Sunday, prompting officials to adjust parade ...
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The best and biggest of New Orleans. Top three Mardi Gras parades of Carnival Season
This means that the weekend when the major New Orleans Mardi Gras parades will be taking place is on the last ...
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New Mardi Gras rules: These items are banned on parade routes
If you’re planning to either ride in or attend Mardi Gras parades this year, there are some new rules you’ll want to keep in mind. Last year, the New Orleans City Council adopted several ...
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Everything to know about 2025 New Orleans Mardi Gras parking, street closures, public transit
Where can I park for free? What if I get towed? What streets will be closed? Whether you need a refresher or you're a ...
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Will it be warm and rainy for Mardi Gras weekend in New Orleans? See the long-range forecast
Parades in New Orleans, and all across South Louisiana, celebrating Mardi Gras first started on Twelfth Night, which was on Jan. 6. However, the biggest parades this Mardi Gras season ...
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New Orleans has beefed up security for Mardi Gras. For smaller parading krewes, it's costly
The city began financially supporting float parades like Rex to inspire more tourism and bring more people to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, Nivale said, but there's still the question of the ...