For 40 days every spring, Christians observe the season of repentance and fasting known as Lent. In New Orleans, the change from Mardi Gras to Lent is striking.

In a Facebook post Thursday, organizers said the traditional parade will be replaced by a Mardi Gras-style walking parade.

The central medallion at the main entrance arch of Universal Studios Florida is a gold circle saying “Mardi Gras 30th Celebration,” marking the milestone anniversary of Mardi Gras celebrations at the ...

MORGAN CITY, La. (KLFY) — A Morgan City man was arrested and charged in connection with what police are calling a “street takeover” on Mardi Gras in New Orleans, authorities said.

THAT’S WHEN VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS BLOCK ROADWAYS. STATE POLICE SAY ONE OF THESE INCIDENTS HAPPENED ON MARDI GRAS DAY ON CHEF MENTEUR HIGHWAY. THEY ALSO SAY SOME OF THE ARRESTS ESCALATED INTO ...

On March 4, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Louisiana State Police – Troop NOLA was alerted to an escalating public safety concern involving vehicles and pedestrians obstructing roadways, commonly ...

Accommodating people is an important component of the Mardi Gras spirit, culture, camaraderie and enjoyment. Perhaps New Orleans and surrounding towns could extend its neutral ground ...

"But yeah, she got hit on the side of the head pretty hard." Cybertruck Owner Attacked at Mardi Gras Parade: “Someone hurled beads at my wife’s head and broke the trim—just for driving a ...

Three more stunt drivers were arrested after a Mardi Gras street takeover on Chef Menteur Highway led to high-speed police chases through a golf course and across the Interstate 10 Twin Span ...

In a shocking turn of events, two Tesla Cybertruck owners who participated in a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans were left distraught after their vehicles were vandalised by members of the crowd.

Highlights included a soaring centerpiece, a program with personalized messages, and a popular potato bar. Bossier City Mayor Tommy Chandler praised the event as "awesome" and "an extravaganza.

NEW ORLEANS – Everyone has heard the good news about Super Bowl LIX and the fact that it shattered records in New Orleans, but Carnival season was also an enormous success, with Mardi Gras 2025 ...