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Louisiana gears up for record-breaking Mardi Gras 2026

Mardi Gras 2026 is shaping up to be one for the record books, with Louisiana preparing to welcome thousands of first-time ...

What to know about Carnival season, Louisiana's biggest celebration

Carnival in Louisiana and around the world is rooted in Christian and Roman Catholic traditions. It's marked by feasting, ...
NOLA.com

Haydel’s Bakery to pause decades-long tradition this Carnival season: ‘Difficult decision’

The New Orleans bakery has been including these figurines with its king cakes since 1990. Here’s the reason behind the ...

I’m a New Orleans Local—Here’s How to Plan the Perfect Mardi Gras Trip in 2026

As a New Orleans local, I’m familiar with (and occasionally guilty of ignoring) the number one rule of Mardi Gras: It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Carnival season in 2026 begins on 6 January and runs ...
Audacy on MSN

New plans being implemented to fix NOLA's drainage issues

Trash and debris along New Orleans streets is not only an eyesore, it’s a major infrastructure issue. There are now plans in place to mitigate these issues and make cleanup efforts more effective ...
NOLA.com

Jeff Duncan: It’s indisputable: Tyler Shough is the NFL’s Rookie of the Year

After a 333-yard, two-touchdown performance against the Tennessee Titans for the New Orleans Saints’ fourth straight win, ...
The Advocate

Jeff Duncan: It’s undisputable: Tyler Shough is the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year

After a 333-yard, two-touchdown performance against the Tennessee Titans for the New Orleans Saints’ fourth straight win, ...