Mardi Gras, New Orleans and Rex parade

As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage
Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and all the Gulf Coast. Big parades are rolling down the main routes as some get fancied up for formal balls and others costume to poke fun and make merry.
How to watch Lake Charles Mardi Gras parades live
The Merchants', Children’s and all Tuesday parades will follow the route below, beginning at the Lake Charles Event Center and traveling south on Ryan Street to Sale Road. The Krewe of Omega Parade will start and end at the Lake Charles Event Center, traveling down Broad to Enterprise and up to Mill Street.
As Mardi Gras goes into full swing, New Orleans security boosted to historic levels
More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes into full swing in New Orleans this weekend.
How New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras after Bourbon Street attack
Mardi Gras is less than a week away and security surrounding this year’s Fat Tuesday celebrations, marking the end of Carnival season in New Orleans, will be heightened following the deadly New Year’s Day terror attack on Bourbon Street.
Parades rolling in New Orleans on Lundi Gras, Mardi Gras Day
It’s time to let the good times roll! As parades continue and the city prepares for the last few days of carnival, here are the parades rolling in New Orleans on Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras. The following parades will roll in New Orleans on Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras Day: According to NOLA Ready,
New Orleans expects to maintain tourism momentum through Mardi Gras
Walt Leger, President and CEO of New Orleans and Company, says if you’re going by the numbers, it should still be elbow-to-elbow on the parade route.
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How an innovative women’s parade reimagined Mardi Gras parades, guided by spirit of the arts
With a feminist outlook and a willingness to innovate, the Krewe of Muses was the tend setter of 21st-century Carnival in New ...
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New rules for parade-goers; Krewe of Alla’s first Black King and Queen; Voodoo Queen on Mardi Gras’ spiritual side
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the spiritual and cultural underpinnings of Mardi Gras from a Voodoo Queen. We ...
A look at Louisiana’s Mardi Gras festivities through the years
Lenten bash and complete with colorful parades, shimmery beads tossed from floats and streets lined with costumed revelers -- ...
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Former queens of Grand Ball of Osiris gather for Mardi Gras luncheon
On the day before the 110th celebration of the Grand Ball of Osiris, past queens gathered at Ralph’s on the Park where they ...
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Krewe of ALLA’s first Black Mardi Gras queen and king prepare to roll
A “cultural revolution on wheels.” That's how the Krewe of ALLA describes its Mardi Gras parade this year. Named in honor of ...
Centenary hosting Mardi Gras party for Krewe of Highland parade
The Krewe of Highland parade is coming up Sunday, March 2, and Centenary College is hosting a special neighborhood party for ...
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Krewe of Southdowns embarks on 'safari' for 38th annual Mardi Gras Ball on Feb. 8
The Krewe of Southdowns celebrated its 38th annual Mardi Gras ball in the "safari lodge" at De La Ronde Hall on Feb. 8.
Krewe Chic La Pie: 70 years of Mardi Gras tradition in Kaplan
A former NFL quarterback who played for the Jets has died at 74. Bill Demory passed away on Feb. 14 following battles with ...
Krewe of Golden Years Gala provides Mardi Gras entertainment for seniors of Southwest Louisiana
Mardi Gras is in full swing here in Southwest Louisiana! Seniors from around the area got together Tuesday for the Krewe of ...
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Chinoiserie sets tone for Mystery's Mardi Gras merriment at Orpheum Theater
New Orleans heads to the exotic lands of the East for the Krewe of Mystery ball with Chinese dragons and Mardi Gras magic at ...
Mardi Gras activities get into full swing starting Friday
The Louisiana Restaurant Association is hosting the 31st annual Taste of Mardi Gras. Dishes and beverages supplied by ...