The City pays for the bulk of security and sanitation costs for the 34 krewes that parade during what City Council President ...

The Krewe of Cork will begin on Royal Street this Friday at 3:00 p.m. between St. Peter Street and Toulouse Street in New Orleans. Although chilly, the weather should be ...

What is a krewe? And why do we eat king cake? Knowing these essential Mardi Gras facts will make the celebration all the more ...

For party animals, few holidays match the joy (and mayhem) of Mardi Gras. If you count yourself among them, you know that the vibrant New Orleans tradition takes place on Fat Tuesday—that’s March 4 ...

Mardi Gras parades in Jefferson Parish this year will head east — instead of west — along Veterans Memorial Boulevard, ...

Officials with the City of New Orleans have announced that they are activating the city’s freeze plan ahead of predicted cold ...

In New Orleans, costuming is a cornerstone of Mardi Gras culture. Here's how you can start your own costume closet journey.

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a vibrant celebration held the day before Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar. This tradition is steeped in history and ...

The Krewe explains that The Grand Bal is ‘music festival-themed.’ Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite singer ...

New Orleans’ only Mardi Gras parade dedicated to celebrating all those who serve our country, the Legion of Mars, will ...

The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) has teamed up with the all-female Mardi Gras Krewe of Muses to create a ...

New Orleans erupts into a dazzling display of parades, music, and revelry for Mardi Gras. Known as "Fat Tuesday," this celebration marks the final day before Lent and is so deeply ingrained in ...