Mardi Gras in Louisiana is a beloved holiday, and its also a notorious cultural tradition. Louisiana celebrates Mardi Gras due to the French-Catholic settlers who inhabited Louisiana during the ...

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

However, under Spanish control of New Orleans, bans preventing large observances were placed on Mardi Gras. This remained until Louisiana became a state in 1812, according to the History Channel.

But he is challenging Cassidy’s 2026 reelection and Washington Mardi Gras is a good way to casually visit with movers and shakers in Louisiana politics. Many politicians — though not Fleming ...

Louisiana authorities have promised much tighter security will be implemented in New Orleans for the upcoming Mardi Gras celebrations, following the deadly New Year ...

Special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New Orleans Eric DeLaune was selected to be the federal coordinator for the 2025 Super Bowl and for Mardi Gras. “I’m a Louisiana ...

This year marked the 76th year for Washington Mardi Gras, an event held at the Washington Hilton and sponsored by the Mystick Krewe of Louisiana. As always, it was a popular event unlike any other ...

“With the Krewe of Pyros Mardi Gras Ball, we aim to bring a piece of Louisiana’s heart and soul to Washington, D.C., while supporting the city’s vibrant economy,” said Krewe Captain and ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - It's that time of year again for colorful beads, delicious king cake, and of course, the annual Mardi Gras parades. Events are already lined up around the region. We've put ...

New Orleans attracts nearly 1 million visitors for Mardi Gras. But every town and city in south Louisiana has several parades and parties. The SEAR-1 rating only applies within New Orleans city ...

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