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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.

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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.

al.com · 4h

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.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

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.

WYSO · 3h

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.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · 2d

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.

WGNO-TV New Orleans on MSN · 1d

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,

WWL Radio New Orleans on MSN · 1d

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.

NOLA.com2h

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 ...

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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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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 ...

NOLA.com6h

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 ...

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Is New Orleans safe for Mardi Gras 2025? What increased security will be in place?

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is considered a SEAR 1 event, which is a rating of special events based on risk-assessment, meaning that the event will receive federal interagency support. The city ...