Mardi Gras, New Orleans

Mardi Gras 2025: New Orleans parade schedule, routes, what to know about the celebration
There will be plenty of parades in New Orleans leading up to Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. on March 4. Here's what you need to know.
Greasing of the poles kicks off big Mardi Gras weekend in New Orleans
Greasing of the Poles in New Orleans kicks off Mardi Gras weekend. The ritual consists of community members greasing poles of the Royal Sonesta hotel in the French Quarter to deter revelers from climbing up to the coveted balcony space.
Mardis Gras celebrations continue in New Orleans
The parades go on every day through Mardi Gras.
As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage
Three parades will roll Thursday night in New Orleans with scores of masked riders on colorful floats. More processions will continue every day through Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday. Costumed revelers will jam the French Quarter as more parades roll in New Orleans’ suburbs,
3rd Hour of TODAY kicks off Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Al Roker, Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer are down in the Big Easy to celebrate Mardi Gras and hold a special Taste of New Orleans event with TODAY Food. (Sponsored by New Orleans & Company)
How New Orleans is going greener at Mardi Gras this year
New Orleans Mardi Gras krewes are continuing to explore new ways to make the greatest free show on Earth a little kinder to the actual planet. Why it matters: The city is already on the frontlines of the impacts of human-caused climate change,
New Orleans raps up security ahead of Mardi Gras
For the first time ever, Mardi Gras will have a SEAR-1 security rating, giving New Orleans more federal support.
How New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras after Bourbon Street attack
The rooftop snipers, bomb-sniffing dogs and armored vehicles seen during the Super Bowl will be back in the French Quarter on Fat Tuesday.
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 -- ...
Meteorological winter is over, just in time for Houston Rodeo, Mardi Gras weekend parades
The Houston area bids farewell to meteorological winter and hello to the start of spring this weekend. March weather is often said to come in like a lion and leave like a lamb. In Houston, our ...
Philadelphia Flower Show 2025, Mardi Gras at Xfinity Live!, Philly Beer Fest and other things to do this weekend
The renowned Philadelphia Flower Show returns with vibrant displays and breathtaking exhibits. The Philadelphia Union look to ...
What date is Mardi Gras 2025? Why is it Fat Tuesday? Paczkis, Holy Week schedule, Easter, Lent
What date is Fat Tuesday? What is the meaning and why do we celebrate? Here's what we know from paczkis to Holy Week.
Pensacola's Mardi Gras is more than booze and beads. It's changed our city and its people
Pensacola's Mardi Gras celebrations have been met with exuberance since they got rolling in 1900, but keeping traditions ...
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Where to find a last-minute Mardi Gras king cake in SF
Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras with a king cake for Fat Tuesday. Why it matters: It's your last chance to pick up one of ...