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

With Mardi Gras celebrations under way, the city of New Orleans is ramping up security measures in response to the heightened ...

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

New Orleans officials are weighing weather-related Mardi Gras decisions as anticipated heavy winds from incoming storms are ...

(NEW ORLEANS) -- Parades on Mardi Gras day have been canceled due to the dangers posed by extreme winds that could reach 60 ...

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 ...

Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng confirmed in a press conference Monday that the parades will remain canceled for ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The FOX 8 Weather team is issuing a First Alert for Mardi Gras Day. A strong storm system approaching ...

Mardi Gras is going to be a rough one weather-wise for the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas, with the threat of dangerously ...

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Despite predictions of strong winds on Mardi Gras morning, the Zulu and Rex parades are still set to roll at 8 a.m. and 10:30 ...