Historically, the Elks Orleanians and Crescent City Truck parades followed the Rex parade throughout its Uptown route, reaching all the way to Canal Street.

The Mardi Gras season, also referred to as Carnival, begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until Fat Tuesday.

From festive highs like Mardi Gras to quieter, budget-friendly seasons, we break down the best time to visit New Orleans by ...

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A New Orleans bakery wants its customers to know its days of shipping king cakes are over. Bywater Bakery made the ...

While the rest of the world considers their New Year’s resolutions, revelers in New Orleans are giddy because king cake season is upon us. Carnival kicks off with plenty of parties and parades, and it ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana National Guard is officially being mobilized to New Orleans. According to a statement from a Pentagon spokesperson, up to 350 guard members have been activated ...

The Pentagon on Tuesday said it deployed 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducted an immigration operation in the city earlier this month. The ...

Facing deep financial and political challenges, the new mayor — a Latina former journalist — is betting New Orleans can still ...

Amtrak launched Mardi Gras Service Aug. 18, linking Gulf Coast cities to New Orleans. Coach seats provide legroom, outlets and open access between cars for movement. Terminal sits 15 minutes from ...

The Pentagon is deploying 350 National Guard troops in New Orleans through Mardi Gras in an effort to curb crime in the city. The troops will support federal authorities, including the Department of ...