The two-day festival of concerts and carnival will return on Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 7, at Mardi Gras Plaza, across from Lakeside Mall.

As revelers begin to partake in the fun, some may be looking for a festive cocktail to sip on as they prepare to head to the ...

The Algiers Mardi Gras Festival features live music and entertainment at Federal City on Saturday, Jan. 24. And festivities ...

Mardi Gras season runs Jan. 6 to Feb. 17 in 2026, totaling six weeks. Duration shortened from 58 days in 2025 because Fat Tuesday fell in March. Mardi Gras date links to lunar cycle: Easter follows ...

AND A PREVIEW OF THE WEEKEND COMING UP RIGHT HERE ON WDSU. WELL, PREPARE FOR ALL THE CARNIVAL FESTIVITIES AS TOMORROW IS THE OFFICIAL START OF CARNIVAL HERE IN THE BIG EASY. AND WHILE IT IS FUN, ...

The City of New Orleans is locking in safety plans along one of the busiest parade routes in the city. Concrete barriers are being installed on St. Charles Avenue, designed to slow traffic and protect ...

We may all be recovering from the holidays and New Year’s, but Mardi Gras is just around the corner. And unfortunately, the season of king cakes and rare parade throws will be shorter this year ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X In an unexpected turn at North Pole headquarters, Us spotted Santa working on a new kind of list — ...

Krewe of Artemis Soiree River Center Exhibition Hall in Baton Rouge 7 p.m. Mid City Gras Ball American Legion Hall on Wooddale Blvd. in Baton Rouge 8 p.m. Spanishtown Ball Baton Rouge River Center 7 p ...

SHREVEPORT/BOSSIER CITY, La. — The 2026 Mardi Gras season in Northwest Louisiana officially kicked off Saturday with a day of faith, tradition and celebration. The day began with the annual Mardi Gras ...

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