Sound plays an integral role in New Orleanian identity and celebration, especially during Mardi Gras. As hearing researchers, we worry about the potential long-term consequences of not protecting ...

I grew up in New Orleans, loving Mardi Gras. But I have the misfortune of being an economist, making me skeptical that Mardi Gras creates thousands of jobs and generates much income. Were Mardi ...

That’s right. We’re in the era of the more-ificantion of Mardi Gras. I’ve been wondering to myself: Are we having more fun? Is this moment of technology, maximalism and FOMO (fear of missing ...

I was disappointed to see the paper of record lend credence to an oft-repeated claim from our jealous Gulf neighbors in Mobile regarding the provenance of New World Mardi Gras celebrations.

People often ask me why I love Mardi Gras so much. They want to know why my husband and I spend hundreds of dollars on trinkets and plastic beads to throw off a float into the hands of people we ...