NEW ORLEANS – Galatoire Foundation set a new fundraising record this year, raising $635,000 through its annual Christmas and ...

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

Amtrak is adding a coach to one of the two Mardi Gras Service trainsets beginning today (Friday, Jan. 9) to accommodate ...

There has been a long tradition of Mobile chiding the larger, better known Carnival in New Orleans. In 2018, Mobile Mayor ...

This Mardi Gras season is the 25th anniversary of the founding gal group that inspired all the others, the Pussyfooters. This ...

As a New Orleans local, I’m familiar with (and occasionally guilty of ignoring) the number one rule of Mardi Gras: It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Carnival season in 2026 begins on 6 January and runs ...

Lake Charles, Louisiana, shines as a welcoming, family-friendly Mardi Gras destination, blending colorful parades, ...

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

JEFFERSON PARISH, La. ( WGNO) — The Jefferson Parish Council is ready to kick of the 2026 Mardi Gras season. On Wednesday, ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Mardi Gras is just around the corner. With the beginning of the new year, people are ready to flock to their favorite king cake shop. Many may have their go-to place, but if you ...

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 ...