Mardi Gras, New Orleans

Rex, King of Carnival arrives to New Orleans ahead of Mardi Gras
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New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns
The city’s two biggest parades are set to go on with earlier start times, shorter routes, and no marching bands, New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick told reporters Monday.
New Orleans parades rolling on Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras
Krewe of Folsom has postponed their parade due to the weather. Carnival time in southeast Louisiana means it's time to break out the Parade Tracker! We’re tracking more than 70 parades this Carnival season, including several parades outside of Mardi Gras, like the St. Patrick’s Day parades.
Fate of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras parades still uncertain as NWS issues High Wind Warning
Rex will not pass Gallier Hall, where traditionally Rex toasts the mayor of New Orleans. Rex will instead turn down Jackson Avenue and disband.
Zulu, Rex parades to roll early on Mardi Gras Day despite wind worries, officials say
Zulu and Rex parades, the climax of New Orleans' carnival season, will roll early on Fat Tuesday with pared-down ensembles due to forecasts of high wind.
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 ...
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New Orleans police consider canceling Zulu, Rex parades due to weather. Here's what we know.
Heavy winds headed for New Orleans on Fat Tuesday appear poised to cancel two of the city's climactic Carnival events, the ...
New Orleans rushes to rework Mardi Gras celebrations in the face of storm and twister warnings
Officials are rushing to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations and warning revelers against brining umbrellas and tents as powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to strike Louisiana and ...
New Orleans attorney Edward Howell Crosby to reign as Rex, King of Carnival
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The King of Carnival, Rex 2025 is a true public servant who dedicates much of his time to giving back.
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Months after terror attack, New Orleans cautiously celebrates Mardi Gras
Almost everyone has their perfect spot to take in the full majesty of Mardi Gras parades here, from the brightly lit floats ...
Rex, King of Carnival, arrives in New Orleans
It is tradition for the King and Queen of Carnival to arrive in New Orleans by boat at the riverfront on Lundi Gras day.
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A Crowning Moment for the New Orleans King Cake
For bakeries in New Orleans, the first few months of the year are among the busiest. As the rest of the country stares down ...