Mardi Gras, New Orleans

What is Twelfth Night? Here's the history behind New Orleans' Mardi Gras kickoff.
Do you know the history of Twelfth Night? Here's how it came to be known as the start of the Carnival season in New Orleans.
When is Mardi Gras? New Orleans celebrations still scheduled after deadly truck attack
Parades are set to commence Monday less than a week after a deadly truck attack killed 14 people and injured dozens in what FBI officials have called an "act of terror."
Here comes Mardi Gras. Will attack on Bourbon Street change plans on Mississippi Coast?
Local police and Mardi Gras krewes say they will be reviewing plans to enhance security for the dozens of parades that will roll over the next two months
Mardi Gras 2025 is coming soon. Here's when and where to celebrate around Houston and Galveston
Runners from the Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K peruse food stalls before parades start Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in the Strand district in Galveston. Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities are Feb. 21 through March 4 in 2025. Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday and popular cultural phenomenon that dates back thousands of years.
From Mardi Gras to the Marathon, security changes could be coming
Galveston is working to make safety improvements ahead of Mardi Gras, and the Chevron Houston Marathon issued a safety statement. Many are nervous about attending events after the deadly terror attack in New Orleans.
See the parade schedule for New Orleans Mardi Gras 2025
New Orleans is celebrating the return of Mardi Gras, and we've got the parade schedule you need to get out there and enjoy every bit. Why it matters: We can help you stay organized before you hit the route.
Mardi Gras is coming: Here’s how one Mobile brewery is celebrating early
Downtown Mobile’s first parade of the 2025 Mardi Gras season doesn’t roll until Feb. 14, but one of the city’s breweries presents a kick-off event Sunday for those who can’t wait for the good times to roll.
How New Orleans' deadly Bourbon Street attack is reshaping plans for Mardi Gras
New Orleans, home to Mardi Gras and Bourbon Street, is well accustomed to hosting large crowds. But with Carnival season set to begin on Monday, five days after an attacker plowed a Ford F-150 down that storied thoroughfare in what the FBI is investigating as an "act of terrorism,
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Twelfth Night rings in the 2025 Mardi Gras season
As the sun set Sunday night, the 2025 Mardi Gras season officially began. Twelfth Night represents the 12 days after Christmas, wrapping up the holiday season and allowing revelers to begin their ...
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LaToya Cantrell seeks White House help in security planning for Super Bowl, Mardi Gras
Cantrell said during an FBI press conference that a “tactical expert” will map out the city’s vulnerabilities and provide ...
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New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe celebrates 52nd annual Carnival ball. Meet 2025 royalty.
“Isis Goes on a Field Trip” was the theme of the Krewe of Isis' 52nd annual bal masque Saturday in the St. James Ballroom of ...
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From boudin to crawfish filled; Try one of these savory king cakes this Mardi Gras
This year during Mardi Gras, as you eat traditional sweet king cake, don't forget about savory king cakes. Try one of these ...
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Mardi Gras 2025: List of parades
Here is a list of your 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. If you don’t see your parade listed ...
Krewe of Pyros Mardi Gras Ball brings Louisiana culture to D.C.
Building on the success of the 2024 event, the Krewe of Pyros plans to bring Louisiana’s vibrant culture to the nation’s ...
Pensacola Mardi Gras kick-off brings festive spirit to downtown with floats and music
As the new year begins it’s also the start of the carvinal season in downtown pensacola.The area has been buzzing with people ...
Things to do in Pensacola: Mardi Gras Mambo featuring Lil Jon; Beethoven & Blue Jeans
Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.