Mardi Gras, New Orleans

Pensacola stepping up security of Mardi Gras in wake of New Orleans truck attack
Pensacola changed its security posture almost immediately for Saturday's Mardi Gras Kick-Off Celebration. It's only the beginning of what's to come.
What is a streetcar-riding New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe to do when there’s no streetcar?
Ironically, the Societé des Champs Elysée, a streetcar-riding Mardi Gras krewe, hasn’t been able to ride the Rampart Street streetcar on Kings Night for five years
New Orleans To Receive Maximum Assistance From The Government For Mardi Gras
After the attack on New Year's Day, the Biden Administration designated Mardi Gras a level one event, giving New Orleans maximum assistance
New Orleans to enhance Mardi Gras safety with SEAR-1 federal support
Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced that Mardi Gras has been upgraded to a SEAR-1 security event, a top rating given to events of national or international importance. This change means federal agencies will now provide more help and resources to keep the city safe during the celebrations.
New Orleans to get 'extensive' federal support ahead of Mardi Gras 2025
New Orleans will receive the most support possible from the federal government as it works to secure its streets for Mardi Gras this year, after President Joe Biden’s administration promptly granted the city’s request for extra aid in the wake of the deadly Bourbon Street attack on New Year’s Day.
Keeping Mardi Gras safe: What's in place to stop another attack in New Orleans?
Five days after a deadly terror attack shook New Orleans, one big question still looms: Will the city be safe for Mardi Gras?
New Orleans receives additional federal help ahead of Super Bowl, Mardi Gras 2025
The first phase to strengthen the security plan for Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras is already in effect. Both are considered “SEAR 1” events by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “SEAR” stands for “Special Event Assessment Rating,
New Orleans bolstering Mardi Gras security with federal support in wake of attack
New Orleans officials are promising unprecedented security for Mardi Gras 2025 following the recent Bourbon Street terrorist attack. Mayor LaToya Cantrell and NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick announced during the Kings Day Celebration at Mardi Gras World that the city has been granted a SEAR 1 rating,

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Fifth annual Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival returns as ‘biggest-ever’
Carnival season has begun in New Orleans and city officials recently announced the line-up for the upcoming Mardi Gras ...
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When is Mardi Gras? New Orleans celebrations still scheduled after deadly truck attack
The Mardi Gras season, also known as Carnival, begins on January 6th and ends on March 4th, 2025. The first Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. took place in 1699, but celebrations were ...
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Chef Kevin Belton: Mardi Gras time means delicious recipes for parties, potlucks and parades
Bananas foster hand pies and Carnival pasta are food for parade potlucks. Here are Chef Kevin Belton's New Orleans recipes.
Celebrate start of Mardi Gras season with Krewe of Rio's king cake cutting Friday
Join the Krewe of Rio at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Cajundome for a king cake cutting, kicking off Mardi Gras and celebrating ...
Bourbon Street victim memorial grows ahead of Mardi Gras kickoff
A memorial on Bourbon Street is still growing before hundreds are set to gather in New Orleans’ famed French Quarter to ...
New Orleans holds first carnival season parade days after deadly Bourbon Street attack
New Orleans kicked off its Carnival season with the Joan of Arc parade, just days after a deadly attack on New Year's Eve ...