The Louisiana State Museum has opened an exhibition at the Presbytère, honoring the contributions of women who helped shape Mardi Gras into the cultural experience it is now, featuring costumes, ...

The exhibit, which opens May 9, honors the contributions of women who have shaped Mardi Gras through creativity, leadership and advocacy. The showcase features costumes, rare artifacts, photographs ...

SHREVEPORT, La. — The Krewe of Centaur hosted its annual Crawfish Boil on Saturday, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Krewe of Centaur Den. The event welcomed potential members and guests for an afternoon ...

A new Mardi Gras krewe hopes to start the 2026 season a day early. Carnival traditionally kicks off on Twelfth Night, which falls on Jan. 6, but next year, the Mystic Kings Krewe plans to roll in ...

While the two cities may argue about their role in the origins of Mardi Gras—one may be the original while the other is arguably bigger and more famous—Mobile and New Orleans both celebrate ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Even though we almost have a full calendar year until Mardi Gras -- Toomey’s Mardi Gras owner Stephen Toomey is already sweating as the tariff war with China threatens to ...

All one has to do is look at what the Mardi Gras Pass has done and continues to do. It has destroyed fisheries, estuaries and accelerated land loss. There was a study done (I believe around 2012 ...

The report also calls for a permanent federal SEAR 1 threat designation for Mardi Gras, the highest federal event threat rating, to ensure additional security resources are allocated to the city.

An after prom event will be at Stardust Entertainment Center in Saginaw. The theme was Mardi Gras. Brody Herbert and Ella Powell were crowned prom king and queen. Freelance photojournalist Nico ...

LOTS OF SUNSHINE. The New Orleans Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a homicide investigation on Mardi Gras Day. According to police, NOPD arrested a 15-year-old in connection ...

Just hours before showtime, a local dance team’s equipment was stolen—forcing them to improvise at the Crawfish Festival parade with the help of their community.