Mardi Gras, New Orleans

Here are the new rules, changes and schedule for 2025 Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans
Carnival is here! From ladders to grills to beads and Nyx's departure, here's a list of everything that's changing this season.
See the parade schedule for New Orleans Mardi Gras 2025
New Orleans is celebrating the return of Mardi Gras, and we've got the parade schedule you need to get out there and enjoy every bit. Why it matters: We can help you stay organized before you hit the route.
Louisiana AG orders investigation after New Year’s Day massacre as New Orleans gets heightened security status for Mardi Gras
As New Orleans kicks off its extravagant Carnival season this week, Louisiana is launching a new investigation into the New Year’s Day massacre that killed 14 people while the city will get more federal resources to help prevent another horrific attack.
New federal security help for Mardi Gras in New Orleans raises concerns over local control
Mardi Gras has been deemed the highest threat level under the Department of Homeland Security's Special Event Assessment Rating system for the first time, in response to the Jan. 1 vehicle attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14.
As Mardi Gras Season Begins, New Orleans Seeks to Ensure Greater Security in the Aftermath of Tragedy
Following a New Year’s Day attack that killed 14, the Louisiana city known for its colorful Carnival festivities and parades is grappling with how to celebrate—and do so safely—in the wake of tragedy.
New Orleans bolstering Mardi Gras security with federal support in wake of attack
Mayor LaToya Cantrell and NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick announced during the Kings Day Celebration at Mardi Gras World that the city has been granted a SEAR 1 rating, the highest security classification for special events from the Department of Homeland Security.
When is Mardi Gras? New Orleans celebrations still scheduled after deadly truck attack
Parades are set to commence Monday less than a week after a deadly truck attack killed 14 people and injured dozens in what ...
New Orleans brings on security expert one week after deadly attack as Super Bowl approaches
New Orleans is facing lawsuits and investigations surrounding its safety barriers as the Super Bowl and dozens of Mardi Gras ...
Mardi Gras! Galveston organizers plan for 2025 safety. Here's what to know.
The good times are set to roll again in February for Mardi Gras! Galveston and city officials and event organizers are ...
New Orleans is a city marked by tragedy. But don’t call locals resilient
New Orleans has faced tragedy again and again and always seems to bounce back, maintaining its reputation for jazz and ...
Fifth annual Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival returns as ‘biggest-ever’
Carnival season has begun in New Orleans and city officials recently announced the line-up for the upcoming Mardi Gras ...
T-Pain, Joe Jonas, Kool & The Gang to headline Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras celebration
Running Feb. 1 through March 30, Universal Orlando Resorts's Mardi Gras brings the New Orleans celebration to their Universal ...
New Orleans Defiantly Opens Carnival Season, Days After Terror Attack
The Joan of Arc Parade, an annual event since 2008, honors the French heroine's birthday and marks the beginning of the ...
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Chef Kevin Belton: Mardi Gras time means delicious recipes for parties, potlucks and parades
Bananas foster hand pies and Carnival pasta are food for parade potlucks. Here are Chef Kevin Belton's New Orleans recipes.