Here's what New Orleans Mardi Gras parades look like

Here's what New Orleans Mardi Gras parades look like after New Year's Day attack
In many ways, New Orleans’ first major night of Carnival parades after the deadly New Year's vehicle attack on Bourbon Street looked the same as any other. Kids played football on the streetcar tracks; vendors hawked corn dogs and lemonade and Professor Longhair blasted from sound systems.
New Orleans schools urge Mardi Gras safety for marching bands
Following the deadly January 1st attack on Bourbon Street, NOLA Public Schools is now prioritizing safety for high school bands marching in parades during Mardi Gras season.
New Orleans ramps up security for Mardi Gras celebrations
NEW ORLEANS — Stepped-up security measures are now in place in New Orleans ahead of the big Mardi Gras celebration. Public safety officials spent the day installing concrete barricades and wedge barriers along St. Charles Avenue before Friday's Carnival parades.
Blakeview: These New Orleans area venues have hosted Mardi Gras balls throughout the years
The French Opera House was a popular venue for Mardi Gras balls in the late 1800s. See where balls are hosted today.
Best places to celebrate Mardi Gras in Florida: Where to find parades, concerts and parties
Here’s when Mardi Gras is and a roundup of places in Florida that are having Mardi Gras celebrations. Many are this weekend, on Saturday, Feb. 22.
New Orleans officials announce Mardi Gras safety preparations
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Heading to a Metairie Mardi Gras parade? Here is this year’s route
It’s Mardi Gras time in Metairie! As residents wait in line for their favorite king cake and start stocking up on their favorite parade route snacks, they are also making plans to attend parades. Family Gras Day three will be in the Pontchartrain Center While some may enjoy heading into New Orleans to catch popular parades like Endymion and Bacchus,
A Mardi Gras parade on Valentine's Day in NOLA? That's how 2 strangers met, fell in love.
"We danced, we talked, we laughed, we danced some more. He watched me take a shot and immediately throw it up (we’ve all been there), and then he brought me water. It was in that moment that I think I fell for him.
You need more Mardi Gras. Where to celebrate with jambalaya, jazz around Tacoma, Puyallup
There are a few new spots in Pierce County to fulfill your gluttony and just have a good time this Fat Tuesday.
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Can’t Get To Bourbon Street? The Best Mardi Gras Celebrations You Didn’t Know Existed
Mardi Gras and New Orleans – a duo so iconic, it’s practically tattooed on the American psyche. Beads flying, brass bands ...
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Celebrate Mardi Gras for the entire month at The Camp
Mardi Gras at MidCity is kicking off for another weekend, drawing crowds numbering in the hundreds for a drag show and family ...
Officials announce new Carnival security measures, relocation of Bourbon Street Memorial
National Guard deployments, use of SWAT teams, and a new traffic mitigation system for parade routes outlined.
Bourbon Street attack victim memorial to be moved
With the influx of tourists on Bourbon Street for Carnival, the city is moving the memorial to the victims of the New Year’s Day Bourbon Street terrorist attack.
Lexington Mardi Gras guide: Where to find crawfish, jambalaya, beignets, King Cake
Mardi Gras is almost here, and you need Cajun food. We’re talking jambalaya, gumbo, crawfish by the pound — and don’t forget ...
After Bourbon St. attack New Orleans bomb squad responds to more than 170 bomb missions, all false alarms
WDSU Investigates found in 2023 and 2024 NOPD responded to more than 60 bomb scares, a majority of them were downtown. On Bourbon Street alone, there was at least 18 calls in the last two years. One ...