Beyond the dazzling parades and flamboyant costumes, Mardi Gras is a celebration of community, self-expression and the enduring spirit of joy. Though Fat Tuesday is still a week away, the good ...

Editor's note: Many parades in New Orleans have been either canceled or rescheduled due to severe weather in the area. Mardi Gras is almost over. Beginning as a religious holiday observed prior to ...

And there are new floats, like Cleopatra’s new four-trailer signature float, and hand-decorated dragon eggs ... music festival and parade watching hub is located at Mardi Gras Plaza at the ...

The krewedelusion Mardi Gras parade that customarily followed Krewe du Vieux won’t take place on Feb. 15 – hoping for a comeback in 2026. In a written statement Thursday, krewedelusion captain ...

Mandi Durborough performs with the Southside Flow at the City of Trees Parade to celebrate Mardi Gras on Saturday. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS [email protected] A metal dragon blows smoke from its ...

Languages: English. As thousands of revelers descend upon New Orleans for Mardi Gras, severe weather threats loom over the city, prompting safety concerns, a major parade cancellation and last ...

"I have to look at the safety first," the parish president said. Parades on Mardi Gras day have been canceled in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, and altered in New Orleans due to the dangers posed by ...

Mardi Gras season is in full swing, and local krewes are getting ready to roll in several parades taking place over the next two weeks in the Baton Rouge area. If you want to join in on the fun ...

Laissez les bons temps rouler! It's time to let the good times roll at a Mardi Gras celebration near you! Plan your parade strategy early, grab a king cake to celebrate the season and get ready to ...