Celebrity and former LSU star Shaquille O’Neal was named this year’s king of New Orleans’ Bacchus parade. Bacchus krewe ...

The crowned royals of the 2025 parade are Gian Durand and James Carter. Krewe officials state that this selection “marks a milestone in the evolution of one of New Orleans’ treasured traditions.” ...

The official 2025 commemorative poster of the Alexandria Mardi Gras Association and a heart that is part of the Alexandria/Pineville Area Visitors & Convention Bureau’s Community HeART Project were ...

EUNICE, La. ( KLFY) — The Courir de Mardi Gras tradition is still celebrated in Cajun Country, along with its traditional costumes. However, there are few traditional costume makers left. Susana ...

This Carnival Season, the New Orleans Office of Resilience & Sustainability is again partnering with New Orleans & ...

New Orleans erupts into a dazzling display of parades, music, and revelry for Mardi Gras. Known as "Fat Tuesday," this celebration marks the final day before Lent and is so deeply ingrained in ...

An early news account that quoted participants themselves appeared Feb. 18, 1895. That year, a tribe from downtown took the ...

For anyone who has ever wondered how the giant floats featured in Mardi Gras parades are created, Mardi Gras World in New Orleans offers a behind-the-scenes look at the artistry and craftsmanship ...

It will provide support and assistance to families in need. The goal is to strengthen families by offering resources and valuable information to help them thrive.

The king this year is Rico Alvendia a New Orleans attorney who’s a Bronze Star Iraq War veteran. The Queen is Kendall Williams, a 2024 graduate of McGehee School. Washington Mardi Gras is a long ...

Below you have a list of places to get King Cakes, a list of Mardi Gras events, and a list of places to find Cajun and New Orleans inspired food in Memphis. Did we miss your favorite spot? Email us at ...

The storm impacted several major cities, including Houston, Jacksonville and New Orleans, which is preparing for the Super Bowl in February and Mardi Gras in March. New Orleans resident Corice ...