In neighboring Jefferson Parish, there are approximately 7,500 hotel rooms.“This is our big weekend, so Friday and Saturday are very strong. We anticipate ending the weekend, but about 95% hotel ...

In 1980, the Krewe of Bacchus delighted crowds with their uniquely detailed parade floats. Inspired by aquatic explorer ...

Krewe of Folsom has postponed their parade due to the weather. Carnival time in southeast Louisiana means it's time to break ...

Powerful storms bearing a threat of tornadoes are expected to punch through Louisiana and other parts of the South on Tuesday ...

Day in New Orleans will look a bit different this year, as the city is changing times and routes for the Zulu and Rex parades ...

In the heart of Mardi Gras, the Krewe of Zulu will roll at 7 a.m. Rex will follow at 9 a.m. Marching krewes and truck floats will not be permitted. All parades will be required to clear off the ...

Jefferson Parish canceled its parades, and officials in New Orleans were warily watching the Tuesday forecast.

Of all the gifts thrown at the New Orleans parades, one of the newest and most unusual is a collection of South Asian family ...

There are parades changes in New Orleans on Mardi Gras day due to weather threats. Zulu will now roll at 7 a.m and Rex will be at 9 a.m. City Hall says no marching elements will be on the route.

Zulu and Rex parades, the climax of New Orleans' carnival season, will roll early on Fat Tuesday with pared-down ensembles ...

Baton Rouge's Mid City Gras parade now has a new date, while two New Roads parades on Fat Tuesday have shifted their roll ...

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where people become more disciplined and give ...