The annual Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval runs from Feb. 1 to March 30 During the event, catch spectacular floats, including colorful new ones inspired by New Orleans Mardi ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — For a foreign correspondent in Mali, the assignment seemed like a dream: as Islamic extremists upended the region, Olivier Dubois, a French journalist, secured a rare interview ...

The added security measures throughout the French Quarter are a stark reminder of the recent violence while preparing the city for Super Bowl week and Mardi Gras. “It’s just o ...

Merchants’ Parade - Kick off your Mardi Gras weekend with the dazzling 2025 Merchants’ Parade happening on Friday, February ...

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is traditionally a day of excess before Ash Wednesday. In the Catholic Church, that's the start of Lent, a period of fasting and abstinence before Easter. It's kind of like ...

Take a look at what's in store throughout the greater south Louisiana area, from music and food to races for a good causes ...

For the sake of our sanity, we usually eat before leaving the house, or pack our own food when we’re hitting a parade during ...

The Big Easy has plenty of round-the-clock fun to offer for gastronomes, culture connoisseurs, and history buffs.

The sports world will focus on New Orleans for the Super Bowl on February 9. But this town, supremely experienced in throwing ...

Here are all of the details for the Krewe of Endymion Parade that rolls in New Orleans, Louisiana during Mardi Gras 2025. See ...

CAAWS Vice President Libby Haydel said this year’s parade theme is “Game of Bones: House of the Waggin’,” inspired by the popular HBO “Game of Thrones” prequel series. People are encouraged to dress ...

Heightened security restrictions will be in effect for the busiest section of the French Quarter starting next week.