New Orleans cautiously celebrates Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras Celebration at Bourbon & Banter
The Statler, the luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Dallas, is channeling the energy of the French Quarter with a weeklong Mardi
Months after terror attack, New Orleans cautiously celebrates Mardi Gras
The promise from authorities for more security threatened to conflict with the city’s anything-goes sensibilities, and some changes were evident.
Mardi Gras 2025: When is it being celebrated and where to catch the best parades in New Orleans
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a rich cultural celebration with origins in ancient pagan rituals, now thriving in New Orleans.
As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage
Three parades will roll Thursday night in New Orleans with scores of masked riders on colorful floats. More processions will continue every day through Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday. Costumed revelers will jam the French Quarter as more parades roll in New Orleans’ suburbs, other Louisiana cities, and all along the Mississippi and Alabama coasts.
Additional tactical teams, police in New Orleans for Mardi Gras
When people visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year, there will be additional tactical teams and overall a larger police presence than in years past.
How New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras after Bourbon Street attack
The rooftop snipers, bomb-sniffing dogs and armored vehicles seen during the Super Bowl will be back in the French Quarter on Fat Tuesday.
New Orleans boosts Mardi Gras security measures to historic levels
With Mardi Gras just days away, New Orleans is boosting security to historic levels after a terror attack on the city's Bourbon Street killed 14 people on New Year's Day. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch has more.
New Orleans Mardi Gras: Beads, masks, floats & an extravaganza like no other
Known for its spectacular parades, floats, marching bands, throws, and King cake, Mardi Gras is the biggest celebration in New Orleans.
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Authorities launch French Quarter security zone ahead of Mardi Gras
Local authorities have established the French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone Friday through Ash Wednesday in an attempt to ...
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Mainstrasse hosts Mardi Gras parade and party, bringing French Quarter vibes to Covington
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - "Let the good times roll," at the best Mardi Gras party this side of the French Quarter. Mainstrasse in Covington is hosting its annual Mardi Gras parade and party on ...
Mardi Gras weekend begins with joy, tradition & local spirit
Friday before Mardi Gras is historically for the locals, it's a time for Southeast Louisiana's to enjoy carnival and each ...
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Will you catch a spoon? Chefs reign at this foodie Mardi Gras parade in the French Quarter
The satirical Krewe of Lafcadio marches through the French Quarter, inspired by cuisine, literature and a dose of dysfunction ...
A look at Louisiana’s Mardi Gras festivities through the years
Lenten bash and complete with colorful parades, shimmery beads tossed from floats and streets lined with costumed revelers -- ...
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How King Cake Became A Mardi Gras Icon
Mardi Gras celebrations call for a king cake, clad in green, purple, and gold sprinkles. Here's the history of the holiday ...
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Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 at Harold & Belle’s on Tuesday, March 4th
Even though we're not in Louisiana, we can still celebrate Mardi Gras here in Los Angeles! Laissez les bon temps rouler ...
Behind the mask of one of the French Quarter’s oldest handmade shops
Stepping into Royal Mask, one of the oldest Mardi Gras mask shops in the French Quarter, visitors are greeted by walls ...