One of the hottest throws along the Slidell parade route this Carnival season isn't a special doubloon or beads.

Where can I park for free? What if I get towed? What streets will be closed? Whether you need a refresher or you're a ...

(NEXSTAR) — For anyone who has ever wondered how the giant floats featured in Mardi Gras parades are created ... we actually had to create a mount of carbon fiber like you would a race car in order to ...