There will be plenty of parades in New Orleans leading up to Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. on March 4. Here's what you need to know.

The first Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. took place in 1699, but celebrations were temporarily banned when Spain took control of New Orleans.

“ Amtrak Mardi Gras Service reconnects New Orleans to its Gulf Coast neighbors in Mississippi and Alabama, bringing benefits ...

You don't have to visit the Big Easy to go big for Mardi Gras. From Alabama to Washington, D.C., check out these 14 places to join the fun outside of New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Mardi Gras celebrations are underway in New Orleans! Early Mardi Gras morning, the North Side Skull and Bone Gang woke up revelers in the Treme neighborhood. The Zulu and ...

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.

A new carnival krewe is making its debut for the 2026 Mardi Gras season.

Born and raised in New Orleans, she met her husband on the sidelines of the Krewe of Pandora nearly 50 years ago and had pushed away her worries to come out the weekend before Mardi Gras.

More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes into full swing in New Orleans this weekend.

See photos of 2025 Mardi Gras in New Orleans The Kewe of Zulu parade rolls down St. Charles Avenue during Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 4, 2025.

The twice-daily route, branded as the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service, will restore passenger rail service along the Gulf Coast.

As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage “It’s like a six-mile-long block party and nothing could be more fun. It’s for everyone,” New Orleans locals ...