Mardi Gras, New Orleans

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.
Mardi Gras parade and event previews for New Orleans area through Fat Tuesday 2025
Previewing 30 New Orleans and Jefferson Parish parades with themes, royalty, special guests, throws, maps and more.
Parades rolling in New Orleans on Lundi Gras, Mardi Gras Day
The following parades will roll in New Orleans on Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras Day: Krewe of Proteus will roll Uptown on Monday, March 3, at 5:15 p.m. Krewe of Orpheus will roll Uptown on Monday, March 3, at 6 p.m.
Two parades roll in New Orleans Wednesday night
For the first time, a New Orleans Carnival krewe will roll in the parade position that used to be held by the Krewe of Nyx. The Krewe of Alla will roll behind Druids Wednesday night on the Uptown route. Druids kicks off parades for the night at 6:15 p.m. Alla will then follow.
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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A guide to humble dive bars that can save the day near Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans
When Mardi Gras parades roll in New Orleans, humble dive bars in proximity to the route can become clutch outposts and the ...
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55 Best Mardi Gras Captions to Capture the Carnival Spirit
E ven if you’ve never been to New Orleans, you’ve likely heard of Fat Tuesday — Mardi Gras in French. It’s the ultimate ...
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When is Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and Lent? What to know this Carnival season
The Carnival season officially begins on Epiphany ... Mardi Gras' origins can be traced back to France and Italy, but today, New Orleans is the largest and most famous place for the event. While ...
How to recycle this Carnival season
Anna Nguyen, with the city's Office of Resilience and Sustainability, says waste like beads, plastic, and glass bottles can be recycled. She says there are ways to have a more sustainable Mardi Gras.
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 ...
2025 Carnival parade schedules, times, routes
Southeast Louisiana is gearing up for another Carnival season, with dozens of parades rolling across New Orleans and the ...
Soundtrack to Carnival: St. Mary's Academy Marching Band
NEW ORLEANS — The girls at St. Mary's Academy are part of a long-standing legacy of discipline, dedication, and style. That’s the mantra they live by every single day. Band director Raynice Crayton ...
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Carnival costume contests with big prizes were all the rage in New Orleans a century ago
Masking was a competitive business in the 1920 and '30s, when Carnival contests gave winners cash, merchandise, and even gold ...