Masking was a competitive business in the 1920 and '30s, when Carnival contests gave winners cash, merchandise, and even gold ...

A rainy Sunday pushed six regional Mardi Gras parades later in the schedule. Here are times and maps for Femme Fatale, ...

The 55th annual Greasing of the Poles takes place in front of the Royal Sonesta New Orleans at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28.

The City of New Orleans had an exciting day of parades Saturday but rain stopped all parades for Sunday. Parades that were scheduled to roll Sunday have been rescheduled for different times throughout ...

The City of New Orleans is gearing up for the first big weekend of Carnival parades. Two dozen parades will roll starting Friday night through Sunday. Here's a look at the parade forecast this weekend ...

Fat Tuesday, which is Mardi Gras Day, marks the last day of Carnival Season, and this day falls on March 4 this year. This ...

The Carnival season officially begins on Epiphany ... Mardi Gras' origins can be traced back to France and Italy, but today, ...

Krewe of the Muses is an all-female Mardi Krewe known for its philanthropic works, satirical floats, and glittered ...

National Guard deployments, use of SWAT teams, and a new traffic mitigation system for parade routes outlined.

NEW ORLEANS — As New Orleans enters the height of Carnival season, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and law enforcement officials announced enhanced security measures Thursday, emphasizing the city's ...

Fat Tuesday, which is Mardi Gras Day, marks the last day of Carnival Season, and this day falls on March 4 this year. This means that the weekend when the major New Orleans Mardi Gras parades will ...