There’s a new “Big Chief” in town. On Tuesday, Mardi Gras Records released "I'm Feeling Good! (Big Chief Remix)," a wholesale reinvention of Professor Longhair’s timeless 1965 Carnival ...

Two Houma parade floats caught fire during the 2025 Mardi Gras season in the Bayou Cane Fire District. The incidents are causing officials to revisit Terrebonne fire safety ordinances.

NOPD Chief Anne Kirkpatrick and Mayor LaToya Cantrell led Mardi Gras 2025, showcasing New Orleans’ resilience despite severe weather concerns. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

Big Chief Demond Melancon hand beading a part of his Mardi Gras Indian suit. (C)2019 GILES CLEMENT/DEMOND MELANCON In 2008, after Hurricane Katrina’s devastation, Melancon returned to masking.

Mardi Gras is in full swing in Galveston, drawing big crowds to the island. Law enforcement is stepping up to keep everyone safe. Vendors and attendees have noticed more security, with barriers ...

Mardi Gras is all about fun, but safety is a top priority. Carencro Police Chief David Anderson highlights the scale of preparation that goes into the event, “It takes almost 100 police officers ...

Two Houma parade floats caught fire during the 2025 Mardi Gras season. The incidents are causing officials to revisit Terrebonne fire safety ordinances.