Mardi Gras, New Orleans

New Orleans has beefed up security for Mardi Gras. For smaller parading krewes, it's costly
The city is requiring more police officers at parades this year, putting higher costs on smaller, independent krewes vital to New Orleans’ Mardi Gras heritage.
The best and biggest of New Orleans. Top three Mardi Gras parades of Carnival Season
Carnival Season is in full swing and Fat Tuesday will soon be here. If you're planning to hit the parades, these are the top 3 in New Orleans.
When is Mardi Gras? What to know about the New Orleans tradition
Mardi Gras in New Orleans, has been in full swing since Jan. 6 and will close with a final celebration on March 4 with a Fat Tuesday celebration.
Dive into Mardi Gras 2025: New Orleans parades, food culture and daiquiri spots
Explore Mardi Gras 2025 in New Orleans with a guide to parades, food, and daiquiri spots as festivities run through March 4.
3rd hour of TODAY to head to Mardi Gras for Taste of New Orleans!
Hour of TODAY co-hosts Al Roker, Craig Melvin, and Dylan Dreyer are heading to New Orleans for Mardi Gras — and reveal they're also hosting a first of it's kind food event called Taste of New Orleans with some of the biggest names in food.
'Today Show' members heading to New Orleans for Mardi Gras
New Orleans residents are encouraged to join the live audience at Mardi Gras World to watch the food tasting on Feb. 28.
Will it be warm and rainy for Mardi Gras weekend in New Orleans? See the long-range forecast
New Orleans' biggest weekend for Mardi Gras will be here soon. As parades roll on, find out what the weather forecast predicts for Mardi Gras weekend.
Baton Rouge weather: Rain, storms possible for Saturday Mardi Gras parades
If you're going to a Mardi Gras parade this weekend in the Baton Rouge area, here's what to know about the possibility of rain.
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King cake of the day: Norma's guava king cake in New Orleans is a taste of my CA hometown
Have you heard of a rosca de reyes? This New Orleans bakery makes its own version filled with guava and cream cheese.
King cake drive-thru to roll into Lafayette for a sweet Mardi Gras treat
A king cake drive-thru arrives in Lafayette for the first time this weekend. Want a taste of New Orleans? Here's how.
Cardi B Celebrates Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Plus Cynthia Erivo, Nicole Kidman, Gabrielle Union and More
King Charles chats with David and Victoria Beckham during a dinner in England, plus Bad Bunny, Richard Gere and more. From ...
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See list of book signings and other literary events coming up in New Orleans
Alexandra Davis: 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 1200 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite 1155, Harahan. The author reads and signs "Beignet ...
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Super Bowl LIX pregame: Mardi Gras Indians, New Orleans music
When millions of people tuned in to Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, they were treated to a New Orleans cultural spectacular during ...
You need more Mardi Gras. Where to celebrate with jambalaya, jazz around Tacoma, Puyallup
There are a few new spots in Pierce County to fulfill your gluttony and just have a good time this Fat Tuesday.
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New Orleans banned tents, tarps for Mardi Gras. But enforcing the new rules won't be the priority.
In the wake of the New Year's Day terror attack on Bourbon Street, plans to crack down on the "Krewe of Chad" have changed.