Mardi Gras, New Orleans

When is Mardi Gras? New Orleans celebrations still scheduled after deadly truck attack
Parades are set to commence Monday less than a week after a deadly truck attack killed 14 people and injured dozens in what FBI officials have called an "act of terror."
How New Orleans' deadly Bourbon Street attack is reshaping plans for Mardi Gras
A team of Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms fire investigators, explosives investigators and engineers, plus enforcement agents and bomb-sniffing dogs, will remain in New Orleans for the Super Bowl on Feb. 9 and Mardi Gras day on March 4, ATF Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson told reporters Thursday.
Mardi Gras 2025 is coming soon. Here's when and where to celebrate around Houston and Galveston
Runners from the Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K peruse food stalls before parades start Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in the Strand district in Galveston. Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities are Feb. 21 through March 4 in 2025. Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday and popular cultural phenomenon that dates back thousands of years.
Here comes Mardi Gras. Will attack on Bourbon Street change plans on Mississippi Coast?
Local police and Mardi Gras krewes say they will be reviewing plans to enhance security for the dozens of parades that will roll over the next two months
New Orleans Faces Super Bowl, Mardi Gras Safety Concerns After Attack
New Orleans faces safety concerns for two major upcoming events, Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras, after an attack on New Year's revelers early Wednesday. Newsweek reached out to the New Orleans Police Department via email for comment on Wednesday night.
From Mardi Gras to the Marathon, security changes could be coming
Galveston is working to make safety improvements ahead of Mardi Gras, and the Chevron Houston Marathon issued a safety statement. Many are nervous about attending events after the deadly terror attack in New Orleans.
See the parade schedule for New Orleans Mardi Gras 2025
New Orleans is celebrating the return of Mardi Gras, and we've got the parade schedule you need to get out there and enjoy every bit. Why it matters: We can help you stay organized before you hit the route.
Mardi Gras Galveston 2025: What Houstonians can expect
This year, Galveston is hosting Texas’ largest event, Mardi Gras, happening from Feb. 21 to March 4, 2025, and many Houston residents are excited! When you think of Mardi Gras, you instantly picture the French Quarter, beignets, beads, music, and high energy. However, this year, many are also focusing on public safety.
Mardi Gras is coming: Here’s how one Mobile brewery is celebrating early
Downtown Mobile’s first parade of the 2025 Mardi Gras season doesn’t roll until Feb. 14, but one of the city’s breweries presents a kick-off event Sunday for those who can’t wait for the good times to roll.

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Why is Mardi Gras so late this Carnival season? Thank the moon for extra parading time.
The Super Sunday Mardi Gras Indian parade rolls in Central City in New Orleans, Sunday, March 24, 2024. The parade, which ...
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Biloxi Police ensures safety precautions for Mardi Gras festivities
Mardi Gras festivities across the Gulf Coast are approaching! A full list of parades and activities is available on our website at WXXV25.com  With the 12th annual night celebration coming on Sunday, ...
New Orleans Attacker Had Suspected Bomb Materials at Home, Reserved Truck Weeks Ago, Officials Say
Law enforcement officials say the man who rammed a truck into a New Year's crowd had suspected bomb-making materials at his ...
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Defiant football fans attend Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after deadly attack
Thousands of college football fans attended the Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans under heightened security on Thursday, one ...