Feb. 16, 2026
Biodegradable Mardi Gras Beads Aim to Make Carnival More Sustainable
New Orleans krewes are embracing eco-friendly bead alternatives to reduce plastic waste.
Feb. 16, 2026
Biodegradable Mardi Gras Beads Help Make Carnival Season More Sustainable
New Orleans krewes are embracing eco-friendly bead alternatives to reduce plastic waste.
Feb. 16, 2026
Biodegradable Mardi Gras Beads Aim to Make Carnival More Sustainable
New Orleans krewes are embracing eco-friendly bead alternatives to reduce plastic waste.
Feb. 16, 2026
Biodegradable Mardi Gras Beads Aim to Make Carnival More Sustainable
New Orleans krewes experiment with eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastic beads.
Feb. 16, 2026
Shreveport Ends Longtime Practice of Roping Off Public Parade Land for Mardi Gras
Police enforced new rules to keep public spaces open and accessible for all parade-goers.
Feb. 15, 2026
Baton Rouge's Spanish Town Mardi Gras Offers Unique Celebration
Annual parade delivers vibrant atmosphere, family time, and a chance to be oneself without judgment.
Feb. 15, 2026
Lafayette's King Gabriel Celebrates 53 Years in the City
John Wesley Bordelon, originally from Metairie, has been a fixture in the Lafayette community for over five decades.
Feb. 15, 2026
Lily Claire Hutchison crowned Queen Evangeline LXXXVII
Lifelong Mardi Gras enthusiast takes the throne in Lafayette
Feb. 15, 2026
Longtime Jennings Resident L.C. Deshotel Passes Away at 88
Deshotel was a lifelong Cajun who enjoyed Cajun music, poker, and spending time with family.
Feb. 15, 2026
New Orleans cousins celebrate 56 years with Krewe of Iris
Jackie and Lynn Worley are among the longest consecutive riding members in the Krewe of Iris and possibly the city of New Orleans.
Feb. 15, 2026
More People Taking Extended Work Breaks
Whether it's a mini-sabbatical or an adult gap year, the trend of taking substantial time off from work is growing
Feb. 14, 2026
Uptown New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras with Parade Marathon
Families prepare for a long night of festivities as floats roll through the Uptown neighborhood.
Feb. 14, 2026
Mad Hatters Parade Returns to Metairie
Annual celebration brings magic, joy, and community giving to New Orleans suburb
Feb. 13, 2026
Army Veteran Continues Service as Lake Charles Police Officer
Thomas Merritt spent over 20 years in the Army before joining local law enforcement to give back to his community.
Feb. 12, 2026
Baton Rouge's 'Keep Tiger Town Beautiful' Marks 5 Years of Community Cleanup
Founder Jennifer Richardson reflects on the program's growth from frustrated beginnings to collaborative community efforts.
Feb. 12, 2026
East St. Mary Mardi Gras Krewes Crown New Royalty
Hephaestus and Amani Krewes to Hold Balls and Parades This Weekend
Feb. 12, 2026
Tulane Students Grapple with Post-Mardi Gras Blues
The annual celebration's emotional highs and lows are a necessary part of the cycle, experts say.
Feb. 11, 2026
Entergy New Orleans Warns Against Mylar Balloons, Confetti Cannons on Parade Routes
Power outages and safety concerns prompt restrictions on certain Mardi Gras props
Feb. 11, 2026
Children Craft Mardi Gras Capuchons at Louisiana Cultural Center
Annual event at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice allows kids to make traditional Mardi Gras headpieces.
Feb. 11, 2026
Beloved Winnfield Woman Angela Denise Wall Passes Away at 56
Angela was known for her warm personality and nurturing spirit, leaving a lasting impact on her community.
