Stepped-up security measures are now in place in New Orleans ahead of the big Mardi Gras celebration. Public safety officials spent the day installing concrete barricades and wedge barriers along St.

Guests can prepare to be swept away by the vibrant atmosphere, where the spirit of Mardi Gras comes alive. “Everything is ...

Guests for the 13th annual Mardi Gras Ball can prepare to be swept away by the vibrant atmosphere! “Everything is Mardi Gras colors – purple, green, and ...

This comes ahead of the first big weekend of parades, as well as the recently granted SEAR 1 rating for Mardi Gras.

New Orleans police officials say there will be a heightened security zone in the French Quarter similar to what was ...

Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval ... Get ready for a mouthwatering meal combining two French specialties. Buckwheat crepes are cooked fresh, filled ...

In the first quarter, Sharif Ishak, WDS Studios. During Wednesday's event, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave. performed, Frenchy did a live painting and chef Eric Cook did a food tasting and book signing.

An even bigger party! If it wasn’t already a super-sized celebration, expect to see Mardi Gras beads, parades, colorful cocktails, and king cakes all over town. King cakes, those brightly ...

Getting dressed up for Mardi Gras is all part of the fun, but when it comes to shoes, it’s best to wear a pair you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Parade grounds can get messy, and with all the ...

Louisiana officials say legally owned firearms, including concealed weapons, will be permitted in the French Quarter’s enhanced security zone during Super Bowl festivities. The decision follows a ...

Also scheduled for Feb. 8 is a Mardi Gras-style parade that’s billed as the first-ever Super Bowl Host Committee Parade; the event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon, with Super Bowl-themed floats ...

Today at Villa Maria Retirement Center, residents Bernadette and Hector Ponton were crowned Mardi Gras King and Queen by Mayor Nic Hunter. Not every queen needs a king and for the first time Krewe de ...