Mardi Gras, New Orleans

As Mardi Gras goes into full swing, New Orleans security boosted to historic levels
More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes into full swing in New Orleans this weekend.
What does history tell us about Mardi Gras weather this year? There's a new chart for that.
Given Mardi Gras is relatively late in the calendar this year, this new chart provides useful context as you figure out whether to bring a jacket or not.
Some New Orleans Mardi Gras parades postponed due to rain. See updated schedule
Paradegoers catch throws during Mardi Gras celebrations on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. A number of parades scheduled to take place in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 23 were postponed due to the rain. Most were rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 25. The Barkus parade will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 9.
How New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras after Bourbon Street attack
Mardi Gras is less than a week away and security surrounding this year’s Fat Tuesday celebrations, marking the end of Carnival season in New Orleans, will be heightened following the deadly New Year’s Day terror attack on Bourbon Street.
New Orleans' Mardi Gras recycling efforts are better than ever. But where do the beads go?
New Orleans' efforts to reduce Mardi Gras waste and reuse beads and throws have been ongoing for decades and involve a complicated web of community groups, leaders and businesses. Carnival lasts just a few months each year, but collecting, sorting and reselling beads is a year-round endeavor.
WDSU sits down withNew Orleans Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for Mardi Gras
With the arrival of Mardi Gras 2025, the City of New Orleans, in partnership with local, state, and federal public safety agencies, has announced a public safety and event coordination measures.
St. Louis parade den crafts iconic Mardi Gras floats with New Orleans inspiration
Krewes all over St. Louis are busy crafting floats, but Ryan Marshall makes some of Mardi Gras' biggest at the VP St. Louis Parade Den.
Parades rolling in New Orleans on Lundi Gras, Mardi Gras Day
It’s time to let the good times roll! As parades continue and the city prepares for the last few days of carnival, here are the parades rolling in New Orleans on Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras. The following parades will roll in New Orleans on Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras Day: According to NOLA Ready,
New Orleans expects to maintain tourism momentum through Mardi Gras
Walt Leger, President and CEO of New Orleans and Company, says if you’re going by the numbers, it should still be elbow-to-elbow on the parade route.
Mardi Gras crowds surge as daily parades continue with Druids, Alla, Nandi
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Mardi Gras season is in full swing, with parades rolling daily and thousands of visitors packing New Orleans and Jefferson Parish for the biggest weekend of Carnival.
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30 Ways To Celebrate Mardi Gras In Chicago: Parties, Live Bands And New Orleans Cuisine
From crawfish boils and Cajun cook-offs to late-night bar parties and burlesque shows, here are a few ways to celebrate Fat ...
Biloxi police change Mardi Gras security plans in response to New Orleans terror attack
The Krewe of Gemini has been participating in Mardi Gras celebrations here on the Coast since 1969. Evacuations were made out ...
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Fat Tuesday Is Coming: Ways to Celebrate Portland’s Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras, French for “Fat Tuesday,” is New Orleans’ largest annual celebration and marks the end of the pre-Lenten season.
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King cake of the day: Intimate Bywater restaurant's Mardi Gras dessert perfect for date night
I tried both of the galettes des rois offered the night I dined there, and one quickly rose to the top of my favorite king ...