Bomb-sniffing dogs, drones and helicopters are among the added security planned for Mardi Gras in the wake of the Jan. 1 vehicle attack on Bourbon Street.

If you’re planning to either ride in or attend Mardi Gras parades this year, here's what you should know. Friday, Feb. 21 The Krewe of Cork at 3 p.m. ( see route) The Krewe of Oshun at 6 p.m. ( see ...

There seemed to be fewer gratuitous private parts and more political comedy in the 2025 Krewe du Vieux Mardi Gras parade in ...

Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is less than a month away. Here's what to know about the end of the vibrant ...

Mardi Gras is the climax of Carnival season and is celebrated the day before the Christian season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. In French, Mardi Gras means ... Mardi Gras Kick-Off Celebration at ...

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 ...

Get your beads and masks ready, Mardi Gras is making its return to Universal Orlando. The Florida theme park will turn into the "Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval ...

The added security measures throughout the French Quarter are a stark reminder of the recent violence while preparing the city for Super Bowl week and Mardi Gras. “It’s just overwhelming to be ...

Officials with NOPD and the public safety team for Super Bowl week will begin meeting with French Quarter business owners, residents, and other stake holders to get input on keeping Bourbon Street ...

Amendments allow Louisiana troopers to develop specific boundaries of an enhanced security zone in the French Quarter. New Orleans Police announced preliminary plans this week to increase security ...