Mardi Gras, New Orleans

19 parades will roll across metro New Orleans this weekend as Mardi Gras 2025 kicks off
Joseph Sherman, 12, shows his hands in the air as the Krewe of King Arthur parades along the Uptown route in New Orleans, Sunday, February 4, 2024. Prized throws include coveted King Arthur Grails, a wide variety of doubloons, assorted krewe trinkets and special beads. (Staff photo by Brett Duke, The Times-Picayune)
New Mardi Gras rules: These items are banned on parade routes
If you’re planning to either ride in or attend Mardi Gras parades this year, there are some new rules you’ll want to keep in mind.
Is New Orleans safe for Mardi Gras 2025? What increased security will be in place?
The city of New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras celebrations by increasing security measures. Find out about the safety initiatives here.
These security rules are in effect at New Orleans' Gallier Hall this Mardi Gras
Parade-goers at Gallier Hall this year must bring clear bags and pass through metal detectors, under new Mardi Gras security measures enacted after the Bourbon Street attack on New Year's Day.
Everything’s rich at Mardi Gras, a New Orleans tradition
The local Jewish community has always been connected to this city’s time-honored tradition, which comes shortly after a domestic terror attack in January and a Super Bowl in February.
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.
26-year-old becomes 1st artist to create NFL logo, theme art
The NFL logo and theme art for Super Bowl LIX features beadwork from Tahj Williams, a queen of the Golden Eagles Mardi Gras ...
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The best and biggest of New Orleans. Top three Mardi Gras parades of Carnival Season
Fat Tuesday, which is Mardi Gras Day, marks the last day of Carnival Season, and this day falls on March 4 this year. This means that the weekend when the major New Orleans Mardi Gras ...