Greasing of the poles started more than five decades ago in New Orleans, a city that doesn't take itself too seriously. But ...

The thousands of football fans streaming into New Orleans this week for Super Bowl LIX are in for an extra treat. On Saturday ...

Carnival season means Fat Tuesday is coming soon. Here's when it is, what it means and when Ash Wednesday brings the start of ...

You don't have to visit the Big Easy to go big for Mardi Gras. From Alabama to Washington, D.C., check out these 14 places to ...

Vice takes viewers into the heart of Cajun Country with its upcoming documentary "Vice’s Guide to Mardi Gras." Here is what ...

Valentine's Day might be top of mind for most people, but Mardi Gras is coming up, too. Here's what you need to know about celebrating the holiday.

A New Year’s Day terrorist attack killed 14 people, rattled the city and prompted government officials to enhance the ...

Crescent City resident Leslie Pariseau finds a complex but resilient community where no idea is too far-fetched.

Mardi Gras will be celebrated a bit later this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare now by learning all about the holiday. Before the big day – or week for our New Orleans ...

On February 28, the gang from the 3rd hour of TODAY, Al Roker, Craig Melvin, and Dylan Dreyer will be exploring the vibrant city and just how the locals celebrate the popular holiday.

New Orleans & Company has partnered with NBC to spotlight the culture, cuisine and innovation of the Crescent City. The ...