In 1980, the Krewe of Bacchus delighted crowds with their uniquely detailed parade floats. Inspired by aquatic explorer ...

Jefferson Parish canceled its parades, and officials in New Orleans were warily watching the Tuesday forecast.

Carnival Season -- marked by a weekslong pre-Lenten bash and complete with colorful parades, shimmery beads tossed from floats and streets lined with costumed revelers -- is reaching its conclusion on ...

Zulu and Rex parades, the climax of New Orleans' carnival season, will roll early on Fat Tuesday with pared-down ensembles ...

Livvy Dunne is the — unofficial — queen of Mardi Gras. On Sunday, March 2, the 22-year-old Louisiana State University gymnastics team member posted an Instagram carousel highl ...

Hundreds of thousands filled the streets in New Orleans over the weekend for several parades leading up to Mardi Gras.

Experience the vibrant flavors of Mardi Gras with Chef Juszina's Creole-style jambalaya and New Orleans-style shrimp Po' Boys, perfect for festive celebrations.

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where people become more disciplined and give ...

King Zulu Rodney Paul Mason and his wife and Queen Kristen Bonds Mason hope their reign inspires young boys and girls to aim high.

With Mardi Gras celebrations under way, the city of New Orleans is ramping up security measures in response to the heightened ...

With strong winds and potential severe weather looming over South Louisiana, Mardi Gras celebrations are being reshuffled or ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The WAFB First Alert Storm Team has declared Fat Tuesday (March 4) a First Alert Weather Day. A First Alert Weather Day indicates that impactful and disruptive weather is ...