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 ...
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.
Mardi Gras Weather and Cancellations Ahead of Parades
Severe weather is threatening the celebrations in New Orleans, causing parade cancellations amid safety concerns.
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 ...
You can get a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme on Mardi Gras: Here's how
Krispy Kreme is offering customers a free doughnut on Fat Tuesday this year. Here's how you can redeem the offer.
Major cross-country storm moves east, bringing severe thunderstorms to the South on Mardi Gras Day
A major cross-country storm is moving east, bringing thunderstorms to the South from Texas to New Orleans on Mardi Gras Day before heading to the East Coast on Wednesday.