AND I’LL GET THE PONCHO BACK TO YOU IN A LITTLE BIT, OKAY. IT’S COMING. WELL, NOW TO A MARDI GRAS TRADITION LIKE NO OTHER. HOW OFTEN DO YOU SEE A FULL PARADE ROLL THROUGH THE AISLES OF WALMART?

Even so, officials were offering few specifics for just what major security measures are in store for Mardi Gras parade routes, and what it could mean for parade-goers. The Jan. 1 vehicle attack ...

HOUMA, La. (WGNO) — Houma city officials have released the schedule for their Mardi Gras 2025 parades. They say Mardi Gras in Houma is a “true Cajun celebration” with 14 parades consisting ...

THIBODAUX, La. (WGNO) — Carnival season has arrived in Thibodaux, and that means it’s time to start making those Mardi Gras plans. With Mardi Gras on the way, the Thibodaux Police Department ...

The Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival is returning for its 12th year, and once again, it's a two-part celebration. A pre-party will take place from 7 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, Feb. 27 ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Mardi Gras season is in full swing and one of the largest parades is set to roll this weekend - The Krewe of Centaur. For many, security is top of mind, so local law ...

Public Works will follow a similar barricade placement schedule starting again on Thursday, Feb. 27, for the parades leading up to and including Mardi Gras Day. The Krewe of Allons “Kick-Off ...

Mardi Gras is a celebration that takes place on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday and marks the end of the pre-Lenten season. This year, Mardi Gras falls on March 4, with Ash Wednesday falling on ...

Make no mistake, Saturday’s Krewe du Vieux parade still had gratuitous images of male and female genitalia and references to bodily functions and bodily fluids aplenty. The prurient among us ...

Along with Lafayette Police preparing for increased Mardi Gras protection, City Marshal Reggie Thomas wants to remind parade goers to play their part in ensuring safety for everyone The city’s ...

If you’re planning to either ride in or attend Mardi Gras parades this year, here's what you should know. The Krewe of Pontchartrain at 11:30 a.m. (see route) The Legion of Mars at 12:30 p.m ...

Mardi Gras Southeast Texas kicks off at its new home at Doggett Ford Park on Friday, February 28, 2025 with the traditional chicken toss at 5 p.m. followed by the first parade two hours later.