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

The regular parade route rolls from the Event Center along West Pine Street, onto Ryan Street and down to Sale Road. The ...

Down at Mardi Gras World, outgoing mayor LaToya Cantrell welcomed the season at the customary King’s Day kickoff party ...

To commence carnival season, the King of Carnival proclaimed Mardi Gras 2026 and announced this year’s theme, “Rebirth and Renewal” at the annual King’s Day celebration.

Below is the official 2026 parade schedule so you don’t miss a single throw — and remember, all times are subject to change!

January in New Orleans is a curious time. The Christmas decorations are barely packed away, the last of the pecan pralines ...

The 2026 Mardi Gras Parade Tracker is available for download on mobile devices ahead of the upcoming festivities.

Mardi Gras 2026 kicked off in Pensacola over the weekend, but all of the biggest celebrations are still ahead.

The Mardi Gras festival is from 1-4 p.m. in downtown New Roads at 211 W. Main St. The krewe announced that Cool Beans Band ...

If you want to unearth the history and origins of Mardi Gras, the iconic Mardi Gras colors are a good place to start ...

Learn about the history of some of the most popular Mardi Gras traditions so you can celebrate in New Orleans the right way!

NEW ORLEANS — Stronghold Studios, an art and fabrication studio based in Mid-City, is continuing the house float tradition ...