Mardi Gras, New Orleans

What is Twelfth Night? Here's the history behind New Orleans' Mardi Gras kickoff.
Do you know the history of Twelfth Night? Here's how it came to be known as the start of the Carnival season in New Orleans.
New Orleans To Receive Maximum Assistance From The Government For Mardi Gras
After the attack on New Year's Day, the Biden Administration designated Mardi Gras a level one event, giving New Orleans maximum assistance
Louisiana AG: More security in place through Mardi Gras after New Orleans attack
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) said security measures would be in place through Mardi Gras celebrations in March after a deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans.  “I think that
Here are the new rules, changes and schedule for 2025 Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans
Carnival is here! From ladders to grills to beads and Nyx's departure, here's a list of everything that's changing this season.
New Orleans turns the page toward Mardi Gras
December 6th marks Twelfth Night, when the region turns its collective attention toward Mardi Gras. While the recent terror attack has cast a pall over the new year … all indications are that crowds a
Days after New Orleans terror attack, Mardi Gras begins
The Joan of Arc procession nears the St. Louis Cathedral on Monday night. Image: Chelsea Brasted/Axios Hundreds of people marched with the Society of Joan of Arc on Monday night, taking to the streets and taking back some of the joy stolen earlier this week from the start of Mardi Gras,
When is Mardi Gras? New Orleans celebrations still scheduled after deadly truck attack
Parades are set to commence Monday less than a week after a deadly truck attack killed 14 people and injured dozens in what FBI officials have called an "act of terror."
What is a streetcar-riding New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe to do when there’s no streetcar?
Ironically, the Societé des Champs Elysée, a streetcar-riding Mardi Gras krewe, hasn’t been able to ride the Rampart Street streetcar on Kings Night for five years
New Orleans receives additional federal help ahead of Super Bowl, Mardi Gras 2025
The first phase to strengthen the security plan for Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras is already in effect. Both are considered “SEAR 1” events by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “SEAR” stands for “Special Event Assessment Rating,
New Orleans bolstering Mardi Gras security with federal support in wake of attack
New Orleans officials are promising unprecedented security for Mardi Gras 2025 following the recent Bourbon Street terrorist attack. Mayor LaToya Cantrell and NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick announced during the Kings Day Celebration at Mardi Gras World that the city has been granted a SEAR 1 rating,
Keeping Mardi Gras safe: What's in place to stop another attack in New Orleans?
Five days after a deadly terror attack shook New Orleans, one big question still looms: Will the city be safe for Mardi Gras?
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Stronghold Studios Revives Mardi Gras House Float Tradition
While restrictions during the COVID pandemic are gone, the house float phenomenon that sprung up as a response to carnival ...
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New Orleans Faces Super Bowl, Mardi Gras Safety Concerns After Attack
New Orleans faces safety concerns for two major upcoming events, Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras, after an attack on New Year's revelers early Wednesday. The attack that killed at least 15 ...
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Mardi Gras Galveston 2025: What Houstonians can expect
This year, Galveston is hosting Texas’ largest event, Mardi Gras, happening from Feb. 21 to March 4, 2025, and many Houston ...
New Orleans officials knew risk years before Bourbon Street attack
A confidential report warned that bollards needed to be fixed. New Orleans didn't start to replace them for five years.