New Orleans receives additional federal help

New federal security help for Mardi Gras in New Orleans raises concerns over local control
Mardi Gras has been deemed the highest threat level under the Department of Homeland Security's Special Event Assessment Rating system for the first time, in response to the Jan. 1 vehicle attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14.
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 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,
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 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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Mobile’s Lighting of the Mardi Gras Tree rescheduled due to weather
Those looking forward to kicking off the Carnival Season will have to wait a little bit longer for the festivities to begin ...
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 AG orders investigation after New Year’s Day massacre as New Orleans gets heightened security status for Mardi Gras
As New Orleans kicks off its extravagant Carnival season this week, Louisiana is launching a new investigation into the New ...
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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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When is Mardi Gras? New Orleans celebrations still scheduled after deadly truck attack
The Mardi Gras season, also known as Carnival, begins on January 6th and ends on March 4th, 2025. The first Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. took place in 1699, but celebrations were ...
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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.