Mardi Gras, New Orleans

As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage
Three parades will roll Thursday night in New Orleans with scores of masked riders on colorful floats. More processions will continue every day through Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday. Costumed revelers will jam the French Quarter as more parades roll in New Orleans' suburbs, other Louisiana cities, and all along the Mississippi and Alabama coasts.
How New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras after Bourbon Street attack
The rooftop snipers, bomb-sniffing dogs and armored vehicles seen during the Super Bowl will be back in the French Quarter on Fat Tuesday.
5 things that make Mobile’s Mardi Gras unique—from a New Orleanian’s eye
Here are a few things that make Mobile's Mardi Gras stand out from other Carnival celebrations--from a New Orleanian-turned-Mobilian.
As New Orleans' Mardi Gras goes into full swing, 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.
New Orleans: Will Mother Nature Rain On Your Mardi Gras Parade?
Time to break out the beads, grab a King cake and stake out your spot for the parades in New Orleans because Mardi Gras is here. But if you’re planning to celebrate in The Big Easy then your parade gear should probably include a rain jacket, boots and an umbrella - because Mother Nature is trying to rain on your Mardi Gras parade.
These celebrities to reign in New Orleans Mardi Gras parades
Be on the lookout this Mardi Gras for a little extra star power in New Orleans as Shaquille O'Neal, "True Blood" star Rutina Wesley and others reign as celebrity monarchs in parades. Why it matters: Some will throw custom doubloons and swag.
Trotwood students to perform at Mardi Gras in New Orleans
This weekend, some Trotwood students will make their first appearance in New Orleans as part of the city’s famous Mardi Gras celebrations.
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.
A look at Louisiana’s Mardi Gras festivities through the years
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Scot Pilié shares his favorite spots for to-go drinks on Uptown New Orleans parade route
Deep Gras is here, and it's time to celebrate! Here are Scot's favorite cocktails along the parade route that stretches ...
How to celebrate Mardi Gras in Denver, and more things to do
Yes, Mardi Gras is Tuesday, but if you want to truly laissez les bons temps rouler, you might as well start on Saturday, ...
Photos: A look at Louisiana’s Mardi Gras festivities through the years
Each year, more than a million visitors travel to New Orleans to partake in the city’s world-famous Carnival celebrations.
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Bring your umbrella: Rain chances increase for Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans
There is about a 25% chance of rain on Monday, or Lundi Gras, according to the NWS forecast. The timing and intensity of ...
The end of an era: New Orleans Mardi Gras poster series is coming to an end; Its creator reflects
The end of an era: New Orleans Mardi Gras poster series is coming to an end; Its creator reflects The end of a colorful era. The distinctive Mardi Gras posters we all grew up with will not be ...
RTA Bus Detours and Extra Ferry Services for Mardi Gras
NEW ORLEANS — The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) will operate on its Mardi Gras schedule till the end of parade season.
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King cake of the day: Jewish baker blends New Orleans flavor with traditional challah
With a similar braided, fluffy exterior as challah, Deutch's king cake fuses New Orleans and Jewish traditions for a cinnamon ...