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

When Mardi Gras parades roll in New Orleans, humble dive bars in proximity to the route can become clutch outposts and the ...

Masking was a competitive business in the 1920 and '30s, when Carnival contests gave winners cash, merchandise, and even gold ...

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is getting ready for its biggest Carnival celebration, Greasing of the Poles. Greasing of the ...

With Carnival season in full swing and thousands of visitors expected, medical professionals are growing more concerned about ...

Fat Tuesday, which is Mardi Gras Day, marks the last day of Carnival Season, and this day falls on March 4 this year. This ...

Launched in 2023 as a pilot program by the City of New Orleans, the Recycle Dat! initiative has been implementing innovative ...

The City of New Orleans is gearing up for the first big weekend of Carnival parades. Two dozen parades will roll starting Friday night through Sunday. Here's a look at the parade forecast this weekend ...

Carnival, meaning "to remove meat," is a time for human indulgence before Lent and the season when animals scavenge carcasses ...

The City of New Orleans had an exciting day of parades Saturday but rain stopped all parades for Sunday. Parades that were scheduled to roll Sunday have been rescheduled for different times throughout ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The pomp and circumstance ... in the season but others are awaiting their royal debut. Leading the carnival krewes in full regalia are some prominent names such as athletes ...