Three parades will roll Thursday night in New Orleans with scores of masked riders on colorful floats. More processions will ...

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

When Mardi Gras parades roll in New Orleans, humble dive bars in proximity to the route can become clutch outposts and the ...

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

The rooftop snipers, bomb-sniffing dogs and armored vehicles seen during the Super Bowl will be back in the French Quarter on ...

For the first time, a New Orleans Carnival krewe will roll in the parade position that used to be held by the Krewe of Nyx. The Krewe of Alla will roll behind Druids Wednesday night on the Uptown ...

The end of an era: New Orleans Mardi Gras poster series is coming to an end; Its creator reflects The end of a colorful era. The distinctive Mardi Gras posters we all grew up with will not be ...

From crawfish boils and Cajun cook-offs to late-night bar parties and burlesque shows, here are a few ways to celebrate Fat ...

NEW ORLEANS — As New Orleans enters the height of Carnival season, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and law enforcement officials announced enhanced security measures Thursday, emphasizing the city's ...

Fat Tuesday, which is Mardi Gras Day, marks the last day of Carnival Season, and this day falls on March 4 this year. This ...

She didn't think he was going to propose but then got the surprise of her life. "It was such an insane moment and even with the 20 White Claws I drank prior, I will never forget it." ...