National Guard deployments, use of SWAT teams, and a new traffic mitigation system for parade routes outlined.

From Mardi Gras celebrations and live music performances to film festivals, art markets, and family-friendly activities, ...

Mardi Gras is full of festive throws, but what do you do with all those beads after the parade? Discover creative and ...

Arc of Acadiana is collecting beads for its annual Mardi Gras Bead Drive, an initiative to support individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities across Acadiana.

Officials with NOLA Public Schools held a news conference Thursday urging the community to follow Mardi Gras etiquette for the safety of students involved in parades. The appeal for student safety ...

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 ...

Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen, 103 E Jones Ave., will have a Mardi Gras celebration from Feb. 28 to March 4. “Show us your beads at the bar any of these days for a special surprise,” the restaurant ...

When the fictional Wild Tchoupitoulas beast makes its way down Main Street, towering eight feet tall and carrying the worries ...

A series of lucky breaks led Queen Ruthie to her family and eventually, to the head of Sunday's French Quarter dog parade.

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

The Mardi Gras by the Sea Parade and Festival returns to Oak Island on Feb. 22. The parade begins at 11 a.m. beginning on Keziah Street. The festival will be noon-4 p.m. at Middleton Park, 4610 E ...