Mardi Gras, New Orleans

Additional tactical teams, police in New Orleans for Mardi Gras
When people visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year, there will be additional tactical teams and overall a larger police presence than in years past, according to the lead federal coordinator for Mardi Gras.
As Mardi Gras Approaches in New Orleans, Maskers and Parades Take Center Stage
- Maurice Lightfoot, a member of 'The Tramps,' the oldest unit of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, a historic New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe, participates in King's Day festivities in New Orleans,
Parades rolling in New Orleans on Lundi Gras, Mardi Gras Day
It’s time to let the good times roll! As parades continue and the city prepares for the last few days of carnival, here are the parades rolling in New Orleans on Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras. The following parades will roll in New Orleans on Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras Day: According to NOLA Ready,
As Mardi Gras goes into full swing, New Orleans 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.
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.
Meteorological winter is over, just in time for Houston Rodeo, Mardi Gras weekend parades
Houston bids farewell to meteorological winter on Friday amid sunny and mild weather. Here's what to expect for Houston Rodeo ...
A look at Louisiana’s Mardi Gras festivities through the years
Lenten bash and complete with colorful parades, shimmery beads tossed from floats and streets lined with costumed revelers -- ...
9 ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in Central Texas: parades, live music, drink deals
Get ready for beads, beats, and bites! Discover the best Mardi Gras celebrations, from parades to crawfish feasts and toe-tapping live music.
What date is Mardi Gras 2025? Why is it Fat Tuesday? Paczkis, Holy Week schedule, Easter, Lent
What date is Fat Tuesday? What is the meaning and why do we celebrate? Here's what we know from paczkis to Holy Week.