Mardi Gras in New Orleans is called "The Greatest Free Show on Earth." Here's what to know about its popular symbol: the ...

Carnival Season is in full swing and Fat Tuesday will soon be here. If you're planning to hit the parades, these are the top ...

Celebrity and former LSU star Shaquille O’Neal was named this year’s king of New Orleans’ Bacchus parade. Bacchus krewe ...

The road to Jamestown is winding, narrow and, at this time of year, very committed to its winter aesthetic. Snow flurries ...

The crowned royals of the 2025 parade are Gian Durand and James Carter. Krewe officials state that this selection “marks a milestone in the evolution of one of New Orleans’ treasured traditions.” ...

You saw Soul Queen Irma Thomas sing with Mick Jagger at Jazz Fest last spring. Now, you’ll see a statue of the Crescent City ...

New Orleans' biggest weekend for Mardi Gras will be here soon. As parades roll on, find out what the weather forecast predicts for Mardi Gras weekend.

It is often the case that parents hope or even expect that their sons or daughters embrace the family business or their ...

Hour of TODAY co-hosts Al Roker, Craig Melvin, and Dylan Dreyer are heading to New Orleans for Mardi Gras — and reveal they're also hosting a first of it's kind food event called Taste of New Orleans ...

Carnival parades in Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas kick off this weekend, with mobile celebrations in north Baton ...

EUNICE, La. ( KLFY) — The Courir de Mardi Gras tradition is still celebrated in Cajun Country, along with its traditional costumes. However, there are few traditional costume makers left. Susana ...

Next, Neville formed Art Neville and the Neville Sounds with brothers Aaron and Cyril. By 1965, that band morphed into the Meters, which created New Orleans funk. As the house band for Allen Toussaint ...