Mardi Gras has been deemed the highest threat level under the Department of Homeland Security's Special Event Assessment ...

A revolution has sparked in New Orleans' king cake scene over the years. Bakeries throughout the city have taken the ...

As New Orleans kicks off its extravagant Carnival season this week, Louisiana is launching a new investigation into the New ...

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) said security measures would be in place through Mardi Gras celebrations in March ...

Pensacola changed its security posture almost immediately for Saturday's Mardi Gras Kick-Off Celebration. It's only the ...

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO) — The first phase to strengthen the security plan for Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras is already in effect.

Parades are set to commence Monday less than a week after a deadly truck attack killed 14 people and injured dozens in what ...

The SEAR-1 rating is granted based on national security importance. While New Orleans typically receives a SEAR-2 designation ...

After the attack on New Year's Day, the Biden Administration designated Mardi Gras a level one event, giving New Orleans ...

Following a New Year’s Day attack that killed 14, the Louisiana city known for its colorful Carnival festivities and parades ...

Five days after a deadly terror attack shook New Orleans, one big question still looms: Will the city be safe for Mardi Gras?

The first Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. took place in 1699, but celebrations were temporarily banned when Spain took control of New Orleans. Mardi Gras is celebrated annually, with the ...