The council also passed new rules for Mardi Gras krewes, like bans on certain beads and confetti cannons. Here are the new rules krewes and paradegoers will need to follow. Banned items: ...

Below are a few things to be aware of this Mardi Gras, including what you can and can not bring to set up camp along parade routes and where you can find first aid and nursing stations.

Mardi Gras comes to a close on Tuesday night, and soon, those who celebrate will exclaim “Laissez les bons temps rouler,” or “Let the good times roll” for the last time this Carnival season.

It Had a Couple of Rough Pandemic Years. NOLA.com reported that in 2020, New Orleans’ Mardi Gras proceeded as always, underestimating the reality of the then-new pandemic and its repercussions.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Ahead of the start of its Mardi Gras celebration, Universal Orlando has shared a first look at its newest Mardi Gras Tribute Store. The seasonal shop, located in the Hollywood ...

But Mardi Gras is an entire season, often called Carnival. It begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until Fat Tuesday, or the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.