Mardi Gras, New Orleans

New Orleans officials provide update on increased security for Mardi Gras
This comes ahead of the first big weekend of parades, as well as the recently granted SEAR 1 rating for Mardi Gras.
City of New Orleans preparing for Super Bowl-like approach to Mardi Gras
The City of New Orleans is preparing for its first Carnival season following the New Year's terror attack and on the heels of Super Bowl LIX.
Mardi Gras parade previews for New Orleans and Metairie Feb. 21-23
The krewe theme celebrates various aspects of New Orleans culture. The procession includes the Le Bon Ton Baby Dolls, and Q93’s Uptown Angela is the grand marshal. The Krewe of Oshun parades on Friday, Feb. 21. Theme: Cleopatra’s Taking Care of Business
New Orleans parade-goers urged to follow Mardi Gras etiquette for safety of students
The appeal for student safety comes ahead of the first full weekend of Carnival parades in New Orleans. NOLA Public School leaders urge the community to follow certain rules like not crossing in front of marching bands, not throwing anything at students dancing or performing in the parade, and not touching any students in a band or dance group.
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.
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.
New Orleans will have security zones in French Quarter for Mardi Gras similar to Super Bowl
New Orleans will have security zones in French Quarter for Mardi Gras similar to Super Bowl
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Where Y’at this Weekend: Family Gras, Eagle Expo, Mystic Krewe of Barkus, Shorty Gras
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New Orleans relocating terror attack memorial to museum
In coordination with victims' families, Cantrell announced that the city will relocate the memorial for those killed in the January 1 domestic terror attack. The new site will be inside the Presbytere ...
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 ...
Here’s where to find a first aid station at Orleans, Jefferson parish Mardi Gras parades
As Mardi Gras approaches in Orleans and Jefferson parishes, officials with LCMC Health have announced the locations of its ...
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New Orleans-Style Homemade Beignets Are the Ultimate Mardi Gras Desserts to Get You into the Carnival Spirit
Popular in French cuisine and a staple in the Louisiana city of New Orleans, these New Orleans-style homemade beignets are ...