Mardi Gras, New Orleans

Here are the new rules, changes and schedule for 2025 Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans
Carnival is here! From ladders to grills to beads and Nyx's departure, here's a list of everything that's changing this season.
When is Mardi Gras? New Orleans celebrations still scheduled after deadly truck attack
Parades are set to commence Monday less than a week after a deadly truck attack killed 14 people and injured dozens in what FBI officials have called an "act of terror."
Louisiana AG: More security in place through Mardi Gras after New Orleans attack
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) said security measures would be in place through Mardi Gras celebrations in March after a deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans.  “I think that
Pensacola stepping up security of Mardi Gras in wake of New Orleans truck attack
Pensacola changed its security posture almost immediately for Saturday's Mardi Gras Kick-Off Celebration. It's only the beginning of what's to come.
What is a streetcar-riding New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe to do when there’s no streetcar?
Ironically, the Societé des Champs Elysée, a streetcar-riding Mardi Gras krewe, hasn’t been able to ride the Rampart Street streetcar on Kings Night for five years
New Orleans receives additional federal help ahead of Super Bowl, Mardi Gras 2025
The first phase to strengthen the security plan for Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras is already in effect. Both are considered “SEAR 1” events by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “SEAR” stands for “Special Event Assessment Rating,
Keeping Mardi Gras safe: What's in place to stop another attack in New Orleans?
Five days after a deadly terror attack shook New Orleans, one big question still looms: Will the city be safe for Mardi Gras?
New Orleans to enhance Mardi Gras safety with SEAR-1 federal support
After the deadly attack on Bourbon Street on New Year’s Day left 14 people dead, officials are making sure Mardi Gras 2025 will have the highest level of security ever. Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced that Mardi Gras has been upgraded to a SEAR-1 security event,

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Fifth annual Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival returns as ‘biggest-ever’
Carnival season has begun in New Orleans and city officials recently announced the line-up for the upcoming Mardi Gras ...
Louisiana promises more security for Mardi Gras after terrorist attack left 14 dead
Louisiana promises more security for Mardi Gras after terrorist attack left 14 dead - State Attorney General Liz Murrill said ...
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Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras’ Kids and Kritters Parade scheduled (Details)
A Mardi Gras parade for children and pets is coming to Northwest Florida next month. The parade is the Kids and Kritters ...
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Mobile Mask owner, editor and publisher Steve Joynt talks 2025 Mardi Gras season
Mobile Mask owner, editor and publisher Steve Joynt, who is also known as Mr. Mask, joined News 5’s Cherish Lombard Tuesday ...
Will bird flu outbreak affect a beloved Mardi Gras tradition?
It wouldn't be Mardi Gras for many without a good, old-fashioned chicken run. But, could the outbreak of bird flu cause the tradition to go by the wayside?
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Chef Kevin Belton: Mardi Gras time means delicious recipes for parties, potlucks and parades
Bananas foster hand pies and Carnival pasta are food for parade potlucks. Here are Chef Kevin Belton's New Orleans recipes.
New Orleans holds parade 5 days after deadly attack on Bourbon Street
Women dressed as angels, hands clasped in prayer, passed through New Orleans to celebrate the first parade of Carnival season ...