Now the Hollygrove native and Tulane University grad has been invited to serve as grand marshal of the popular Mystic Krewe ...

For months, the Krewe of Oshun and float builder Jack Rizzuto have been at odds. Rizzuto claims he was never fully paid for ...

Healthbeat reports that reconnecting Black women with nature can improve maternal health, addressing systemic inequalities ...

Jack Rizzuto sues Krewe of Oshun, claiming $130K in unpaid float construction fees. NEW ORLEANS — Float builder Jack Rizzuto ...

The Junior Board of Rock Island held its 86th annual Mardi Gras Ball fundraiser on Saturday, March 1, at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf.

Glamour, music, and Mardi Gras magic came together with a Rio de Janeiro twist Saturday night as the Krewe of Gemini hosted ...

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Their selection was based on community service. The queen Mardi Gras queen Mary Alice Duncan Oelschlaeger lives in Rock Island with her husband, George. They are the parents of three children.

This year’s event marked a dramatic format change—shaving nearly an hour off the traditional tableau presentation while keeping the energy high.

Can you guess which iconic cruise line has been sailing the longest? Check out the most historic cruise operators remaining ...

Last week Niagara Discoveries reviewed the planning, preparation and opening days of the Old Home Week (hereafter OHW) ...

The Krewe of Barkus and Meoux is preparing to crown its next royal court during Coronation XXVI, a beloved tradition ...