New Orleans law enforcement discuss Mardi Gras weekend security
The Louisiana State Police are holding a news conference Friday ahead of the Mardi Gras weekend. Troopers will be assisting ...
Krewe of Cleopatra-Houma 2025 parade route
Krewe of Cleopatra-Houma theme this year is “Take A Number Please” featuring 22 floats and three marching bands. Here is the ...
Perfect weekend parade weather; watching a Mardi Gras storm threat
The humidity surges back in from the Gulf By Monday. That helps to feed a storm threat for Tuesday. Mardi Gras Day will be ...
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This Program Recycles Cans Left Along Mardi Gras Parade Routes in New Orleans and Donates the Proceeds to Charity—and Visitors Can Volunteer
Volunteer program Recycle Dat! collects as much as 10,000 pounds of cans left by revelers. New Orleans’ Mardi Gras might be known for its decadent, indulgent bacchanalia, but if you’re traveling to ...
The Birth of Bacchus: How a risky idea became one of the biggest krewes in New Orleans
A novel idea gave Carnival a shot in the arm that it needed, and it was born from a risky idea. Learn more about the birth of Bacchus.