Parade readies floats, security, and permits for March 4 Celebration; a new route is also in the works adding more time to the parade ...

Restaurants and shops, many of them brimming with bespoke items and funky finds, will be open during the Mardi Gras ...

Whitford said nearly 1,000 vehicle barriers are proposed to keep people across New Orleans safe for Mardi Gras. Whitford said he will be in New Orleans this week to meet with city officials to ...

Mardi Gras, which began as a religious holiday, has become a weeks-long celebration, one that gives millions the chance to let loose before Lent.

Mardi Gras in New Orleans, has been in full swing since Jan. 6 and will close with a final celebration on March 4 with a Fat ...

Many first knew him as "the cake man," a joyful presence who went door to door selling slices of delicious cakes. After he ...

It's almost time to break out your King Cake and Mardi Gras beads — Fat Tuesday is just around the corner. Though many don't ...

Three Mardi Gras parades, Krewe Bohéme, Krewe du Vieux, bring romance, naughtiness, and miniature charm to New Orleans Feb.