Footage from the USA TODAY's livestream shows a vibrant and cheering crowd in New Orleans catching beads from the floats. These photos capture the essence of the 2025 Mardi Gras celebration.

Now that we've all rested up from Mardi Gras, it's time for New Orleans' next great burst of joy: spring festival season. Why ...

Take a look at what's in store throughout the greater south Louisiana area, from parades to food to festivals.

People gather for the start of the Society of Saint Anne’s parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Bourbon Street is seen ...

New Orleans, renowned for its world-famous Mardi Gras celebration, rescheduled its final Carnival parades to earlier time slots ahead of expected severe winds, thunderstorms, and tornado warnings ...

Abita Brewing Company, Louisiana’s original and largest craft brewery, is excited to announce the official opening of their ...

1 / 12The New Orleans Pelicans board their flight to Los Angeles as they prepare to take on the Clippers on Friday, April 14, 2022 in their second game of the Play-In Tournament. 1 / 12The New ...