Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes will fill the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day.

Rex will not pass Gallier Hall, where traditionally Rex toasts the mayor of New Orleans. Rex will instead turn down Jackson ...

Pete Fountain Half-Fast Walking Club will walk from the intersection of Poydras and St. Charles Avenue and will make its way into the French Quarter.

In the heart of Mardi Gras, the Krewe of Zulu will roll at 7 a.m. Rex will follow at 9 a.m. Marching krewes and truck floats will not be permitted. All parades will be required to clear off the ...

The spirit of Mardi Gras is alive and well: the love of life (joie de vivre), the enjoyment of music, food (especially king ...

The parade will follow its traditional route until it reaches Jackson Avenue, where it will turn left at the corner of St.

In neighboring Jefferson Parish, there are approximately 7,500 hotel rooms.“This is our big weekend, so Friday and Saturday are very strong. We anticipate ending the weekend, but about 95% hotel ...

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where many give up habits for 40 days. Here's ...

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With Mardi Gras celebrations under way, the city of New Orleans is ramping up security measures in response to the heightened ...

Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng confirmed in a press conference Monday that the parades will remain canceled for ...

Cody Bates, the Vice President of Operations for the American Hat Company, tosses beaded necklaces from the front of the ...