Mardi Gras and New Orleans – a duo so iconic, it’s practically tattooed on the American psyche. Beads flying, brass bands ...

Johnson explained its origins in a 1985 Times-Picayune interview. He said his friend Frank Miller helped inspire him. “He gave me the lines about the Green Room and the Plaza. They were bars near the ...

America’s favorite party host has endured acute tragedy amid familiar urban problems, and meets it all with a singular ...

The Conde Cavalier got the party started Friday night in downtown Mobile -- attracting thousands of parade-goers to the Port ...

Mobile’s 2025 Mardi Gras celebrations got off to an emphatic start Friday night as enthusiastic crowds lined downtown ...

Looking for an authentic Cajun experience this Carnival season? The Cajun Mardi Gras Festival is back, bringing five days of family-friendly Mardi Gras celebrations to Downtown Eunice.

The Keep Louisiana Beautiful Community Affiliate network will support a cleaner, more sustainable Mardi Gras through litter ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - After years of temporary locations and damage from hurricanes, a dream is coming true in the Nellie Lutcher Cultural District off Enterprise Blvd. Construction is finally ...

Assistant Band Director John Walker Jr. said working with the students, selecting songs, and composing the music they perform, only adds to their sound.

As the Carnival season heats up like a hot roast beef po-boy, Melba's serves up a big slice of Mardi Gras merriment Saturday ...

If you’re planning to either ride in or attend Mardi Gras parades this year, there are some new rules you’ll want to keep in ...

As for parking for the parade, attendees can find spots on streets that are outside of the parade route. Some parking spots will be available at Sprouts and Liberty High School. Drivers should keep in ...