New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns
Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes will fill the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day.
What to know about Mardi Gras and the celebration in New Orleans
Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where people become more disciplined and give ...
New Orleans bolsters security amid Mardi Gras festival
In the wake of the New Year's New Orleans attack that killed 14 people on Bourbon Street, authorities are boosting security throughout the city for Mardi Gras festivities. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch ...
New Orleans rushes to rework Mardi Gras celebrations in the face of storm and twister warnings
Officials are rushing to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations and warning revelers against brining umbrellas and tents as ...
Shooting at Mardi Gras Parade in Louisiana leaves 5 wounded, suspect in custody police say
Five people were wounded Sunday in Franklinton, Louisiana, after a shooting at a Mardi Gras parade and a suspect was arrested ...
Rex, King of Carnival, arrives in New Orleans
It is tradition for the King and Queen of Carnival to arrive in New Orleans by boat at the riverfront on Lundi Gras day.
Storms, possible twisters to threaten the South just as New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to punch through Louisiana and other parts of the ...