Mardi Gras, New Orleans

These celebrities to reign in New Orleans Mardi Gras parades
Be on the lookout this Mardi Gras for a little extra star power in New Orleans as Shaquille O'Neal, "True Blood" star Rutina Wesley and others reign as celebrity monarchs in parades. Why it matters: Some will throw custom doubloons and swag.
Is Cajun Mardi Gras older than New Orleans' celebrations? What to know about the courir.
New Orleans parades and the Cajun version of Mardi Gras, called the courir, may seem worlds apart, But experts say they have more in common than you may think.
The best opportunities to celebrate Mardi Gras in the D.C. area
Funky brass bands, parades, dances and king cake bring the spirit of New Orleans to D.C.
When is Mardi Gras? More on Fat Tuesday, New Orleans' cultural celebration
One of America's biggest cultural celebrations, Mardi Gras, will take place soon, just before the start of the Easter season. Here's what to expect.
Is New Orleans safe for Mardi Gras 2025? What increased security will be in place?
The city of New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras celebrations by increasing security measures. Find out about the safety initiatives here.
Kansas City’s not a big Mardi Gras town, but you can celebrate at these two events
Kansas City is a big St. Patrick’s Day town, but Mardi Gras? Not so much. While New Orleans and St. Louis celebrate the end of the pre-Lenten season for weeks, our events are limited to a few hours. And although the actual holiday of Mardi Gras — Fat Tuesday in French — is Tuesday,
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Mohegan Pennsylvania
Get jazzy at Mohegan Pennsylvania with live entertainment, dazzling costumes, food/drink specials, and more to celebrate Mardi Gras starting Friday, Feb. 28. Mardi Gras inspired food and drink specials will be offered at various venues across the property from Friday,
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Carnival costume contests with big prizes were all the rage in New Orleans a century ago
Masking was a competitive business in the 1920 and '30s, when Carnival contests gave winners cash, merchandise, and even gold ...
When is Mardi Gras 2025? Here's what to know as Fat Tuesday approaches
Fat Tuesday is just a week away, but what is it and where is it celebrated? Here's everything you need to know about Mardi ...
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The best and biggest of New Orleans. Top three Mardi Gras parades of Carnival Season
Fat Tuesday, which is Mardi Gras Day, marks the last day of Carnival Season, and this day falls on March 4 this year.
St. Louis parade den crafts iconic Mardi Gras floats with New Orleans inspiration
Krewes all over St. Louis are busy crafting floats, but Ryan Marshall makes some of Mardi Gras' biggest at the VP St. Louis ...
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Some New Orleans Mardi Gras parades postponed due to rain. See updated schedule
Paradegoers catch throws during Mardi Gras celebrations on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. A ...
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New Orleans Police Mardi Gras Security Expands on Super Bowl
After a brief post- Super Bowl breather, an intense security presence will return to the streets and skies of New Orleans, as ...
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Unmasking Mardi Gras: A Journey Through Its Colorful Roots
Did you know that Mardi Gras is celebrated in over 50 countries around the world While the festival is often synonymous with ...
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More Mardi Gras krewes ditch plastic beads for more sustainable throws
Cheap plastic beads often end up in landfills and can clog up the city’s 100-year-old drainage system. That’s led to more ...