By Errol Laborde
Carnival is a fragile season that is often threatened, though I am amazed at how the spirit seems to survive. There are signs that people really do care and really want the se... » Read More
Actor Val Kilmer to reign as King of Bacchus 2009 and musician Kid Rock will serve as Grand Marshall of Endymion 2009. Endymion returns to its Mid-City route Saturday February 21, 2009 at 4:00 pm. ... » Read More
When shopping for your or your loved ones' Halloween costume, be sure to keep in mind that Mardi Gras is right around the corner.
Mardi Gras, especially in New Orleans, is a great excuse t... » Read More
Although the next Fat Tuesday is over 9 months away, it can never hurt to plan ahead.
Since Mardi Gras is celebrated in only certain places of the world, with each their own tradition, many it... » Read More
We want to let you know briefly about Compucast Interactive, the New Orleans-based web design company behind Mardi Gras New Orleans. Compucast designs and hosts sites for many prominent and well-kn... » Read More
Mardi Gras Day, 2008, was February 5...the earliest it's been in a very long time and the earliest it will be for quite a while (thank goodness!). Since the nightly parades begin two weeks prio... » Read More
Make plans now to attend Mardi Gras 2009. The official Mardi Gras date is February 24th. Most visitors want to arrive for the big weekend prior to Fat Tuesday which means you would want to arrive b... » Read More
Twelfth Night, or January 6th, opens Mardi Gras season 2008. The krewe of Phunny Phorty Phellows will take a not so traditional route this year on the street cars. Beginning at 7pm, they will trave... » Read More
Wrestler and reality show star Hulk Hogan will reign as celebrity king when Bacchus celebrates 40 years with the theme 40 Years of Fun on February 3, 2008.
Endymion will return to the traditional Mid-City route February 2, 2008 with Kevin Costner as the Grand Marshall. Costner's ride will come as Endymion returns to its traditional Mid-City route ... » Read More