New Orleans takes Mardi Gras seriously, with traditions including king cake and parades beginning in January and lasting for weeks until the actual holiday itself. Whether you're a local ...

While one of the most famous Mardi Gras celebrations is in New Orleans, the holiday is celebrated across the globe, from North America, to South America, Europe and Asia. Footage from the USA ...

The annual carnival comes in the wake of the New Year's Day terror attack. More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes ...

As the sun rose on Fat Tuesday, people donning skeleton masks and antlers on their heads gathered in New Orleans' historic ...

It comes after New Orleans just hosted the Super Bowl. When people visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year, there will be additional tactical teams and overall a larger police presence than in ...

Even though Bacchus seemed to roll *** little bit later than expected, there was no decrease in enthusiasm when His Majesty Bacchus the 12th, Pete Fountain, New Orleans goodwill ambassador to the ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is considered a SEAR 1 event, which is a rating of special events based on risk-assessment, meaning that the event will receive federal interagency support. The city of ...

especially when you consider the explosion of short-term rentals over the past few years,” said New Orleans & Co. President and CEO Walt Leger III. “By all accounts, it was a great Mardi Gras.” ...

Did you fall in love at New Orleans Mardi Gras? E-mail me at [email protected] and share your story for consideration. Robert and Tiffany Hughes live in an Alabama town that's about ...

The investigation into the deaths of legendary actor Gene Hackman, his wife, Betsy Arakawa and one of their three dogs, remains ongoing after they were found dead on Feb. 26. Many questions remain ...