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.
When is Mardi Gras? New Orleans celebrations still scheduled after deadly truck attack
Parades are set to commence Monday less than a week after a deadly truck attack killed 14 people and injured dozens in what FBI officials have called an "act of terror."
Louisiana promises more security for Mardi Gras after terrorist attack left 14 dead
Louisiana promises more security for Mardi Gras after terrorist attack left 14 dead - State Attorney General Liz Murrill said measures would be in place throughout the period leading up to the festiva
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 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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Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras’ Kids and Kritters Parade scheduled (Details)
A Mardi Gras parade for children and pets is coming to Northwest Florida next month. The parade is the Kids and Kritters ...
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Mobile Mask owner, editor and publisher Steve Joynt talks 2025 Mardi Gras season
Mobile Mask owner, editor and publisher Steve Joynt, who is also known as Mr. Mask, joined News 5's Cherish Lombard Tuesday to discuss the upcoming Mardi Gras season on the Red Couch.
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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 ...
New Orleans holds parade 5 days after deadly attack on Bourbon Street
Women dressed as angels, hands clasped in prayer, passed through New Orleans to celebrate the first parade of Carnival season ...
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 ...
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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.