Mardi Gras, New Orleans

New Orleans French Quarter will have security zones for Mardi Gras
This comes ahead of the first big weekend of parades, as well as the recently granted SEAR 1 rating for Mardi Gras.
New Orleans ramps up security for Mardi Gras celebrations
NEW ORLEANS — Stepped-up security measures are now in place in New Orleans ahead of the big Mardi Gras celebration. Public safety officials spent the day installing concrete barricades and wedge barriers along St. Charles Avenue before Friday's Carnival parades.
Mardi Gras security plans begin to take shape in New Orleans
Bomb-sniffing dogs, drones and helicopters are among the added security planned for Mardi Gras in the wake of the Jan. 1 vehicle attack on Bourbon Street.
Super Bowl to Mardi Gras: New Orleans Police Preps for Annual Celebration
New Orleans police officials say there will be a heightened security zone in the French Quarter similar to what was implemented during the Super Bowl, with National Guard
New Orleans will have security zones in French Quarter for Mardi Gras similar to Super Bowl
New Orleans will have security zones in French Quarter for Mardi Gras similar to Super Bowl
New Orleans schools urge Mardi Gras safety for marching bands
Following the deadly January 1st attack on Bourbon Street, NOLA Public Schools is now prioritizing safety for high school bands marching in parades during Mardi Gras season.
New Orleans officials announce Mardi Gras safety preparations
Officials with the City of New Orleans have announced safety preparations ahead of Mardi Gras 2025. Because Mardi Gras 2025 is now federally listed as SEAR 1 status, special attention is being given to New Orleans by the government in the form of activation,
Is New Orleans safe for Mardi Gras 2025? What increased security will be in place?
The city of New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras celebrations by increasing security measures. Find out about the safety initiatives here.
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Preparations underway for 13th annual Mardi Gras Ball
Guests for the 13th annual Mardi Gras Ball can prepare to be swept away by the vibrant atmosphere! “Everything is Mardi Gras ...
The History, Story and Meaning Behind Mardi Gras Masks
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Mardi Gras Parade Schedules 2025
WWL-TV presents the 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Tracker. We are New Orleans' premier Mardi Gras parade tracking service. We cover ...
New Orleans holds wild 2025 Super Bowl parade: Here's what the party in the French Quarter looked like
When it comes to Super Bowl parades, we don't usually see one until a team actually wins the game, but in New Orleans, they ...
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Preparations for the Mardi Gras 13th Annual event
Guests can prepare to be swept away by the vibrant atmosphere, where the spirit of Mardi Gras comes alive. “Everything is ...
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Krewe of Barkus pups to debut runway looks in Mardi Gras dog parade in the French Quarter
The parade starts and ends at Armstrong Park, making its way on a winding, 15-block loop of the heart of the Quarter that ...
French Quarter business owners said Super Bowl crowds produced slow business
Many business owners who didn’t want to be identified said the busy Super Bowl week was quite the opposite for them ...