The French Opera House was a popular venue for Mardi Gras balls in the late 1800s. See where balls are hosted today.

"We danced, we talked, we laughed, we danced some more. He watched me take a shot and immediately throw it up (we’ve all been ...

The City of New Orleans is gearing up for the first big weekend of Carnival parades. Two dozen parades will roll starting ...

Forecasts show a 100% chance of rain and thunderstorms beginning at noon Sunday, prompting officials to adjust parade ...

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO) — Mardi Gras parades across the Greater New Orleans area were canceled on Sunday due to severe weather.

Some Mardi Gras krewes are rescheduling their parades set to roll this Sunday due to forecasted rain. On Friday, Feb. 21, the ...

After a week of torrential rain, below-freezing temperatures and snow, the organizers of Mardi Gras in Memphis are hoping to get thousands of people out of the house this weekend for a good time.

As we look toward Mardi Gras day, temperatures look to be mild with highs in the 70s during the afternoon and turning partly ...

The Knights of Momus Mardi Gras Parade began in 1871, and continued until World War II. Mardi Gras would not return to the Island until developer and philanthropist George Mitchell brought the party ...

NEW ORLEANS — Stepped-up security measures are now in place in New Orleans ahead of the big Mardi Gras celebration. Public ...

The City of Trees Parade and Mardi Gras Festival is set to happen Saturday, bringing celebration and joy to the Capitol Mall and Old Sacramento areas.