Undoubtedly a tourism hot spot, Canal Street has also become home to two major hospitals and the city’s burgeoning ...

The Marche du Nain Rouge took a funky waltz through Midtown Sunday. The unique event mixes Mardi Gras, Groundhog Day and Detroit mythology.

As the shine of Mardi Gras fades for another year, queer First Nations people reflect on the prejudice they can face, even ...

Lesia Montgomery’s art students at Jackson Elementary School had the opportunity to participate in a Mardi Gras float making contest. On Feb. 28, the winners showed their work.

Whether you're catching beads from a parade float or dancing in the streets, Mardi Gras offers an experience that's unlike ... from traditional Japanese performances to art exhibits and parades. One ...

HOUMA, La. — This carnival season, two Mardi Gras floats caught fire in Houma while on the route. Fire officials fear it could happen again and be much worse if the rules aren't changed.

New Orleans is preparing to make Mardi Gras 2025 an unforgettable celebration. The festivities commence on January 6 and culminate on Fat Tuesday, March 4, during which the city will be alive with ...

Two floats caught fire during Mardi Gras parades in Houma, Louisiana, prompting safety concerns and calls for stricter regulations. The fires, potentially caused by pyrotechnic machines or ...

Two Houma parade floats caught fire during the 2025 Mardi Gras season in the Bayou Cane Fire District. The incidents are causing officials to revisit Terrebonne fire safety ordinances. Roughly ...

The theme for this year is “Woofs of Art,” and owners are encouraged to ... Best Dressed Duo (pet and owner), Most Creative Float and Pack Pick (float, pet and owners combined).

Carnival Season's final parades in Louisiana's most populous city, which is world-famous for its Mardi Gras bash, were moved to earlier time slots — with masked riders on elaborate floats and ...

“High profile vehicles, including Mardi Gras floats, could become unstable at times,” the agency said. “Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.” Famous parades, Zulu and ...