More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes into full swing in New Orleans ...

When Mardi Gras parades roll in New Orleans, humble dive bars in proximity to the route can become clutch outposts and the ...

Masking was a competitive business in the 1920 and '30s, when Carnival contests gave winners cash, merchandise, and even gold ...

The rooftop snipers, bomb-sniffing dogs and armored vehicles seen during the Super Bowl will be back in the French Quarter on ...

For the first time, a New Orleans Carnival krewe will roll in the parade position that used to be held by the Krewe of Nyx. The Krewe of Alla will roll behind Druids Wednesday night on the Uptown ...

When it comes to what you can expect on the parade route, Assistant band Director Julius Hill said, "Expect mayhem, turmoil, ...

The 55th annual Greasing of the Poles takes place in front of the Royal Sonesta New Orleans at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28.

From crawfish boils and Cajun cook-offs to late-night bar parties and burlesque shows, here are a few ways to celebrate Fat ...

The City of New Orleans had an exciting day of parades Saturday but rain stopped all parades for Sunday. Parades that were scheduled to roll Sunday have been rescheduled for different times throughout ...

E ven if you’ve never been to New Orleans, you’ve likely heard of Fat Tuesday — Mardi Gras in French. It’s the ultimate ...

More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes into full swing in New Orleans this weekend.

Southeast Louisiana is gearing up for another Carnival season, with dozens of parades rolling across New Orleans and the ...