“Me holding myself to this means something to me,” said Ms. Howard, who travels solo to New Orleans every year for Mardi Gras. To her, returning despite the attack — on a plane, despite the ...

Mardi Gras comes to a close on Tuesday night, and soon, those who celebrate will exclaim “Laissez les bons temps rouler,” or “Let the good times roll” for the last time this Carnival season.