The First Spy Queen
May 1, 2022 | News
Jasmine Batiste Makes Mardi Gras History as First
“Spy Queen."
Photo by Christine DuMouchel
“The Spy Boy is the baddest of all the Indians. He is ahead looking for tro… » Read More
Join Krewe de Pink at the Pink Bra Run
April 13, 2022 | News
FEEL GOOD. DO GOOD.
What: Krewe de Pink
ANNUAL PINK BRA RUN 5K/RUN/WALK and… » Read More
Big Chief Bo Dollis, Jr. Has a Busy April
March 30, 2022 | News
Catch the Wild Magnolias at Downtown Super Sunday,
French Quarter Fest & Jazz Fest
Think you missed Super Sunday? Wrong! It's not too late to see the Mardi Gras Indians at The Circle … » Read More
Mardi Gras in the Movies
March 11, 2022 | News
According to Carnival historian Arthur Hardy, Mardi Gras has been a back drop for 200+ movies, including musicals, thrillers, costume dramas, comedies, horror flicks, romances and more.
T… » Read More
The Queen of the Mardi Gras Poster
February 19, 2022 | News
From New Jersey to New Orleans: Meet Andrea Mistretta,
the Poster Child of Mardi Gras Posters.
Mistretta's studio on White's Pond in New Jersey, 1,300 miles from NOLA.
For the l… » Read More
Start Snapping! Our Mardi Gras Photo Contest Is On!
February 1, 2022 | News
Last year's winner by Christine Dumouchel
Enter Our Photo Contest for a Chance to Win A Stay in New Orleans!
How are you going to celebrate Mardi Gras in 2022? We wanna see! The good times… » Read More
Masks Required in New Orleans Even Before Mardi Gras
January 18, 2022 | News
COVID-19 Vaccination Rules in New Orleans. What You Should Know.
The City of New Orleans has implemented a Modified Phase Three, which went into effect on January 12, 2022, with an extended COVID… » Read More
Free Family Fun at Algiers Mardi Gras Festival
January 11, 2022 | News
Get yourself over that bridge! The Algiers Mardi Gras Festival will take place on Saturday, February 12 at Federal City from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Acccording to the Festival, this… » Read More
City Leaders Say “Mardi Gras Is Happening.”
December 1, 2021 | News
Get those ladders ready! Start planning your costume! On Tuesday, November 9, Beau Tidwell, the director of communications for the City of New Orleans, murmured the words we all hoped to hear. &l… » Read More
Christmas is here! Time to plan for Mardi Gras!
November 27, 2021 | News
Mardi Gras 2022 is going to happen and it will be here before you know it! With 70+ parades, Carnival in New Orleans is the adventure of a lifetime and, the more you know, the more fun you’ll ha… » Read More
Latest Mardi Gras News
Throw Me Something, Bunny!
Easter Parades for Families in the French Quarter If you love Mardi Gras-style parades (and who doesn&…
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