Mardi Gras, New Orleans

Is New Orleans safe for Mardi Gras 2025? What increased security will be in place?
The city of New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras celebrations by increasing security measures. Find out about the safety initiatives here.
When is Mardi Gras in Galveston and how is it celebrated on the island? Plus, are the beaches open?
The good times will roll soon for 2025 Mardi Gras! Galveston. For those planning to go, here is everything to know about the annual event.
When is Mardi Gras? More on Fat Tuesday, New Orleans' cultural celebration
One of America's biggest cultural celebrations, Mardi Gras, will take place soon, just before the start of the Easter season. Here's what to expect.
Best places to celebrate Mardi Gras in Florida: Where to find parades, concerts and parties
Here’s when Mardi Gras is and a roundup of places in Florida that are having Mardi Gras celebrations. Many are this weekend, on Saturday, Feb. 22.
We asked an AI chatbot to help guide us through Galveston's Mardi Gras this year
Houston may be busy polishing its boots for next Friday's Go Texan Day, but at the other end of I-45, it's time to break out the beads and think purple, gold, and green. Since the holidays ended, Galveston officials have revamped the city's Mardi Gras security plan and parking regulations,
Sneak peak at Mardi Gras Galveston
KHOU 11's Stephanie Simmons got a sneak peak at this year's Mardis Gras Galveston.
Mardi Gras Galveston: Police chief on safety plans
If you're ready for Mardi Gras in Galveston, you don't have to wait much longer as the party is kicking off this weekend! However, it's important to remember to be safe, especially following the tragic incident in New Orleans on New Year's Day.
Mardi Gras Galveston kicks off this weekend!
Mardi Gras kicks off in the island of Galveston this weekend! This means parades, music, food, and MILLIONS of beads! FOX 26's Nate Griffin has a look at what to expect for the weekend and a caught up with the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius float crew!
MARDI GRAS 2025: Your guide to parades and parties in Baton Rouge and beyond
Let the good times roll! South Louisiana is gearing up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season and there are several parades and ...
They’re throwing bricks at Mardi Gras and it’s genius
Foam bricks commemorating the demolition of the Mobile Civic Center have emerged as a hot throw in the 2025 Mardi Gras season ...
kristv29m
Get your beads out; Barefoot Mardi Gras 2025 is almost here
Padre Island Neighborhood neighborhood news reporter Erin Holly caught up with the newly crowned king and queen of Barefoot ...
NOLA.com4h
Rain is in the New Orleans area forecast, will it dampen any Mardi Gras parades?
According to the Mardi Gras Decision Support Page, a web page dedicated to Carnival weather predictions, the New Orleans area ...
Spirit Airlines launches nonstop MEM flight to New Orleans for Mardi Gras
Spirit Airlines launched the nonstop flight on Feb. 20 from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Louis Armstrong New ...
Hosted on MSN29m
The 13th annual Mardi Gras Ball is coming Feb. 22
The Waco community can once again enjoy the festive spirit of Mardi Gras while contributing to a noble cause! The Advocacy ...
NOLA.com4h
Recycle Dat returns for third year with new ideas to make Mardi Gras greener
Recycle Dat, the push to make Mardi Gras greener, returns after diverting 10 tons of waste from New Orleans landfills in 2024 ...