More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes into full swing in New Orleans ...

New Orleans' efforts to reduce Mardi Gras waste and reuse beads and throws have been ongoing for decades and involve a ...

Masking was a competitive business in the 1920 and '30s, when Carnival contests gave winners cash, merchandise, and even gold ...

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, marks the final day of the Carnival season before Lent begins. Taking place on March 4 this year, ...

The City of New Orleans had an exciting day of parades Saturday but rain stopped all parades for Sunday. Parades that were scheduled to roll Sunday have been rescheduled for different times throughout ...

The City of New Orleans is gearing up for the first big weekend of Carnival parades. Two dozen parades will roll starting Friday night through Sunday. Here's a look at the parade forecast this weekend ...

With Carnival season in full swing and thousands of visitors expected, medical professionals are growing more concerned about the increasing measles outbreak.

The 55th annual Greasing of the Poles takes place in front of the Royal Sonesta New Orleans at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28.

Popular in French cuisine and a staple in the Louisiana city of New Orleans, these New Orleans-style homemade beignets are ...

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 ...

Cure will serve New Orleans classic cocktails along with Louisiana staples like po' boys and étouffée in Dana Point.

Recycle Dat, the push to make Mardi Gras greener, returns after diverting 10 tons of waste from New Orleans landfills in 2024 ...