For months, the Krewe of Oshun and float builder Jack Rizzuto have been at odds. Rizzuto claims he was never fully paid for ...

NEW ORLEANS — A new carnival krewe is making its debut for the 2026 Mardi Gras season. The Mystic Kings Krewe will roll on Jan. 5 to usher in Twelfth Night, the official start of carnival the ...

A new Mardi Gras krewe hopes to start the 2026 season a day early. Carnival traditionally kicks off on Twelfth Night, which falls on Jan. 6, but next year, the Mystic Kings Krewe plans to roll in ...

New Orleans committee reviews Mardi Gras safety and city violations, focusing on the NOPD's efforts to balance tradition and safety.

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - America’s passenger railroad today officially announced the new Amtrak Mardi Gras Service with twice-daily runs between New Orleans and Mobile with stops along the ...

Amtrak’s new route, the Mardi Gras Service, is launching in New Orleans this summer, bringing train travel back to the scenic Gulf Coast for the first time in nearly 20 years.

When a new Mardi Gras krewe introduced itself last month, its founder promised a 2026 Carnival parade with camels and trend-setting new features. Why it matters: Despite ambitious claims about ...

Among the women honored is Aminthe Laudumiey Nungesser, a trailblazer in Mardi Gras history. She founded the Krewe of Iris in 1917 and the Krewe of Venus, the first parading women’s organization, in ...

When the owners of two Cybertrucks were asked to participate in a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, they felt honored — but they didn't expect to leave with their vehicles damaged and costly ...

This Mardi Gras pasta is rich, creamy, and full of Cajun heat loaded with smoky sausage, tender shrimp, and just the right touch of spice. It's a one-pan dinner that’s as festive and flavorful as a ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The group behind the wave of houses decorated to look like floats during this year's pandemic-curtailed Mardi Gras is continuing the tradition in 2022 while the mayor weighs ...

More New Orleans Parades from the Past. Special | 51m 29s Video has Closed Captions | CC. Archival footage shows Mardi Gras parades of the past, accompanied by expert commentary.