Mardi Gras, New Orleans and krewe

New Orleans krewes optimistic about parade reschedules due to severe weather
Mardi Gras parades across the Greater New Orleans area were canceled on Sunday due to severe weather. In New Orleans, the Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale, Krewe of Carrollton and Krewe of King Arthur, will now parade on Tuesday night.
Blake Pontchartrain: Which New Orleans krewe first produced a Mardi Gras parade bulletin?
According to Carnival historian and Mardi Gras Guide founder Arthur Hardy, the city’s first organized parading organization, the Mistick Krewe of Comus, was also the first to have one of its parades featured in a printed bulletin.
New Orleans has beefed up security for Mardi Gras. For smaller parading krewes, it's costly
The city is requiring more police officers at parades this year, putting higher costs on smaller, independent krewes vital to New Orleans’ Mardi Gras heritage.
New Orleans Carnival parades rescheduled throughout the week
The City of New Orleans had an exciting day of parades Saturday but rain stopped all parades for Sunday. Parades that were scheduled to roll Sunday have been rescheduled for different times throughout the week. Below is a schedule of all the parades you can track with the WDSU Parade Tracker app this week
Blakeview: These New Orleans area venues have hosted Mardi Gras balls throughout the years
The French Opera House was a popular venue for Mardi Gras balls in the late 1800s. See where balls are hosted today.
Some Mardi Gras krewes rescheduling parades due to rain
NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO) — Some Mardi Gras krewes are rescheduling their parades set to roll this Sunday due to forecasted rain. On Friday, Feb. 21, the Slidell Police Department reported that the Krewe of Dionysus will now roll on Friday, Feb. 28, with the Krewe of Selene.
Krewe of ALLA crowns first Black king and queen ahead of parade’s new milestone
Durand and Carter will lead the Krewe of ALLA parade on Wednesday, Feb. 26, marking yet another historic milestone. This year, for the first time, they’ll be joined by the royalty of the 6th Ward ...
New Orleans kicks off first full weekend of Carnival parades
The City of New Orleans is gearing up for the first big weekend of Carnival parades. Two dozen parades will roll starting Friday night through Sunday. Here's a look at the parade forecast this weekend ...
Krewe of Barkus’ royalty assembled for annual luncheon ahead of parade roll
It was a barking good time at Galatoire’s Friday morning, Feb. 21, at the traditional lunch for the Krewe of Barkus.
Krewe of King Arthur 2025 parade route
Krewe of King Arthur is one of the largest co-ed Mardi Gras krewes in New Orleans. The krewe makes their own floats and ...
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Krewe of Orion parade theme brings New Orleans to Baton Rouge
The Krewe of Orion is ready to light up the streets of downtown Baton Rouge and let the good times roll this weekend.
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Krewe of Dolly: Rhinestones to Reading
A group of blonde-wigged, rhinestone-covered Dolly Parton enthusiasts are making a huge impact on New Orleans literacy. Meet the Krewe of Dolly!
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New Orleans and Metairie Sunday parades canceled or postponed due to forecasted rain
Predictions of rain for Sunday, Feb. 23, has led to cancellations and rescheduling of parades. In New Orleans, all parades ...