Beads, masks, floats & an extravaganza like no other

New Orleans Mardi Gras: Beads, masks, floats & an extravaganza like no other
Known for its spectacular parades, floats, marching bands, throws, and King cake, Mardi Gras is the biggest celebration in New Orleans.
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.
Is Cajun Mardi Gras older than New Orleans' celebrations? What to know about the courir.
New Orleans parades and the Cajun version of Mardi Gras, called the courir, may seem worlds apart, But experts say they have more in common than you may think.
Months after terror attack, New Orleans cautiously celebrates Mardi Gras
The promise from authorities for more security threatened to conflict with the city’s anything-goes sensibilities, and some changes were evident.
New Orleans boosts Mardi Gras security measures to historic levels
With Mardi Gras just days away, New Orleans is boosting security to historic levels after a terror attack on the city's Bourbon Street killed 14 people on New Year's Day. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch has more.
Security plan for New Orleans Mardi Gras backed by state, feds
With Mardi Gras celebrations under way, the city of New Orleans is ramping up security measures in response to the heightened threat level following the New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street. Law enforcement agencies at the local,
How The Mardi Gras Indians Honor The African And Indigenous Cultures Of New Orleans
The Mardi Gras Indians continue to evolve with the times, yet they remain a lasting reflection of the foundation of deep ...
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At CrawDaddy's Cajun in Medford, it's Mardi Gras every day
Crawdaddy's Cajun opened in Medford last year and serves authentic New Orleans-style food. Specialties include jambalaya, ...
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Leonardo DiCaprio masks up to party in New Orleans ahead of attending Super Bowl LIX
The 50-year-old Oscar winner looked a bit festive wearing a single Mari Gras beaded necklace with his gold chain, and he repped his hometown in a black LA Dodgers cap. Last month, Leonardo's ...
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When is Mardi Gras? What to know about the New Orleans tradition
Mardi Gras New Orleans says, but other think it began in 1703 in Mobile, Alabama. Famously, Brazilians and Venetians celebrate the holiday with parades, masks and costumes. In both Italy and ...
When is Fat Tuesday? Details on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday food and deals to celebrate
Fat Tuesday is a time to indulge and enjoy before Ash Wednesday. Here's what Fat Tuesday means and some deals to celebrate.