When most people think of Mardi Gras parades they think of floats, beads and moon pies, but an essential part of maximizing ...

Mardi Gras, regarded as the last celebration before the start of Lent leading up to Easter, will take place on March 4 this year, according to the Mardi Gras New Orleans website. It always falls ...

Though the NWS said in a daily weather briefing Thursday that "long-range pattern supports rounds of rainfall outside the weekly forecast and into Mardi Gras," Gilmore said it's too far out to pin ...

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 ...

Six Mardi Gras parades are scheduled to roll in the Baton Rouge area this weekend. The best advice if you're going to one or all six: bundle up. Weather forecasts indicate the temperature will be ...

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 ...

MARDI GRAS IS A TIME TO CELEBRATE, AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GREAT SHOW FOR YOU. BUT WHILE WE DANCE AND PERFORM, WE NEED YOUR HELP TO STAY SAFE. A PLEA COMING FROM NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC SCHOOL ...

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 ...