Louisiana First Sports Reporter Brian Holland caught up with the creator of the 13-foot float, Mardi Gras Mike.

Louisiana lawmakers push bill to loosen campaign finance rules, allowing spending on mortgages, clubs, Mardi Gras and family trips.

It’s not clear to what extent political funds have been used to cover spending on politician’s spouses and children at Washington Mardi Gras, as Wright’s legislation specifically allows.

But in the months that followed, the board issued advisories allowing campaign funds to cover some Mardi Gras expenses. In 1998 and 1999, the board said elected officials could use campaign money to ...

A Mardi Gras Krewe in New Orleans is in hot water with the entirety of Louisiana, after being exposed for using the cultural celebration as a grift. The head of New Orleans' City Council is sounding ...

MAMOU — MAMOU, LA — A deadly shooting during a Mardi Gras Zydeco event on Tuesday afternoon has left the Mamou community reeling. What was meant to be a joyous Fat Tuesday celebration quickly ...

Mardi Gras festivities are underway in New Orleans early Tuesday morning despite a forecast of severe weather expected later in the day.

Mardi Gras 2025: Live parade updates and route changes for Fat Tuesday in New Orleans Your live go-to guide for the latest parade changes, updates, public restroom locations, fun, and more.

Why is Mardi Gras celebrated? The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday. It’s a time for celebration and is seen as a final ...

It's Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday — time to kick off the 2025 Easter season, followed by Ash Wednesday which will give way to the start of the Lent.

Life WNY restaurants serving up Mardi Gras menus Southern Belle Diner is celebrating with a post-Mardi Gras party on Thursday.

Do you know the origins of Mardi Gras? Here's an explanation, plus why we celebrate in the United States.