The program gives back to the community in many ways, including financially. Innovative program puts Mardi Gras beads to good ...

The road to the ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ is paved with beads, the lively sounds of brass bands, and the unstoppable ...

Two floats caught fire during Mardi Gras parades in Houma, Louisiana, prompting safety concerns and calls for stricter regulations. The fires, potentially caused by pyrotechnic machines or ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department is highlighting positive crime statistics during the 2025 Mardi Gras season. The department is reporting an impressive 48% reduction in ...

One of the most magical traditions of the Mardi Gras Indians is taking to the streets of New Orleans on St. Joseph's Night. As they do on Carnival Day, the Indians roam, rather than parade ...

Chowder and specialty desserts are available for $2. Live music entertainment enhances the atmosphere. Stations of the Cross follow afterward. This parish offers a buffet-style menu with fried ...

LSU biological science students are working to make Mardi Gras beads more environmentally friendly, tackling the waste that the celebration creates across Louisiana each year. LSU Professor Naohiro ...