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Mardi Gras, New Orleans

How New Orleans cleans up the waves of trash left behind after Mardi Gras

Hundreds of thousands of people take to the streets of New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras, leaving the city covered in detritus.

USA TODAY on MSN · 6d

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 up habits for 40 days.

The New York Times · 5d

Mardi Gras 2025: Joy and Jitters for New Orleans

There was never any question that Mardi Gras would go forward after the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. But some revelers felt at least a hint of trepidation.

Mamou, Mardi Gras and Texas

NOLA.com · 21h

Man arrested in Texas after Mardi Gras shooting that killed 2, injured 12 in Mamou

The shooting in Mamou has left the Lafayette-area reeling. Lafayette Renaissance Charter High student Alaya Christian, and Cecilia High School student Bryson Green were killed, an

WVUE New Orleans on MSN · 23h

Suspect in Mamou Mardi Gras deadly shooting captured in Texas

The suspect wanted for the deadly shooting in Mamou on Mardi Gras day is behind bars in Montgomery County Texas. Trea’land Ty’rell Castille, 19, was arrested Saturday and is multiple charges including two counts of first-degree murder,

KLFY Lafayette on MSN · 1d

Suspect in Mardi Gras Mamou mass shooting found in Montgomery County

The suspect in the mass shooting that occurred on Mardi Gras in Mamou was found hiding in Montgomery County, Texas.

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Mardi Gras 2025: Parade schedule, routes, what to know about the celebration

New Orleans takes Mardi Gras seriously, with traditions including king cake and parades beginning in January and lasting for ...

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When is Mardi Gras? Why Fat Tuesday is celebrated, the origins of the holiday

The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday.

Mardi Gras parades canceled due to extreme winds: Mother Nature 'decided not to work with us'

Parades on Mardi Gras day have been canceled due to the dangers posed by extreme winds that could reach 60 mph in the New Orleans area on Fat Tuesday.

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Mardi Gras Weather and Cancellations Ahead of Parades

Severe weather is threatening the celebrations in New Orleans, causing parade cancellations amid safety concerns.

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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 powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to strike Louisiana and ...