How New Orleans cleans up the waves of trash left behind after Mardi Gras
Hundreds of thousands of people take to the streets of New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras, leaving the city covered in detritus.
Mardi Gras photos: Best costumes in the French Quarter and elsewhere in New Orleans
Happy Mardi Gras to all the glue gun wielders and DIY costumers in New Orleans. We loved seeing your creations this season. Here are a few that caught our eye. The members of Krewe des Fleurs make their own flower costumes every year.
Mardi Gras 2025: Joy and Jitters for New Orleans
There was never any question that Mardi Gras would go forward after the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. But some revelers felt at least a hint of trepidation.
After Mardi Gras revelry, New Orleans faces a Herculean task: cleaning it all up
Over the past three years, a collection of organizations has stepped up efforts to improve the sustainability of Mardi Gras and cut down on the more than 2 million tons of waste generated during the heart of the city's carnival season.
Is there music in New Orleans the week after Mardi Gras? Yes.
As New Orleans catches its collective breath after Mardi Gras, the upcoming week will be relatively quiet. Case in point: Tipitina’s is closed this weekend. But there is still live
Lafayette cleans up after Mardi Gras mess
Mardi Gras is over and that means it's cleanup time. Across south Louisiana, the cleanup efforts are underway. Lafayette Consolidated Government wasted no time in getting the streets of the
Is New Orleans' SEAR 1 security designation for Mardi Gras here to stay?
The heightened police presence in New Orleans during Mardi Gras helped deliver one of the safest Carnival seasons in recent history, according to law enforcement officials and public safety advocates.
Mardi Gras season begins in New Orleans
Kelly Shulz with New Orleans and Company has a look at everything that's happening in the Big Easy.
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Guest column: We must invest in the French Quarter to keep the momentum going for New Orleans
What do New Orleanians need to do to keep the momentum from the Super Bowl going? In this guest column, the president and CEO ...
Krewe of Barkus Parade rolls through French Quarter
People gather to see pets dressed up in costumes, during the last Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans this Carnival season ...
50 Mardi Gras Party Foods That'll Make You Feel Like You're In The French Quarter
Do Fat Tuesday proud with these easy and delicious apps, mains, desserts, and more—perfect for Mardi Gras and all Carnival ...
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The building housing French Quarter restaurant Mona Lisa is for sale. Will things change?
Mona Lisa Restaurant, the dim-lit French Quarter pizzeria with walls covered in renditions of Leonardo da Vinci’s 16-century ...
Businesses anticipate economic impact from Krewe of Barkus Parade
French Quarter businesses say they are expecting another boost in sales on Sunday as the Krewe of Barkus Parade rolls. Both ...
From French Quarters to Auroville: 5 incredible ways to fall in love with Puducherry
With its French colonial charm, serene beaches, and vibrant cafés, Puducherry is a destination that blends history, culture, ...
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This Old-school parlor is named the most iconic ice cream shop in Louisiana by Southern Living
Southern Living released a list of the "10 Most Iconic Ice Cream Shops in the South," and one Louisiana ice cream parlor made ...
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Krewe of Olympus Ball LIII: New Orleans French Quarter
New Orleans French Quarter at the Wyndham NRG Houston Hotel. Hundreds of revelers dressed in their finest came together to ...
Societe Generale Still Has Room To Run
French bank Societe Generale has been on a great run recently, helped by better-than-expected fourth quarter results. Read ...