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Election Confection: Caluda’s Presidential King Cake

October 9, 2020 | News

With election 2020 upon us, Caluda’s King Cake had a winning idea: they added Presidential King Cakes to their offerings. Instead of the Mardi Gras purple, green and gold, these traditional cinn… » Read More

Remembering Former Zulu King George Rainey

October 8, 2020 | News

The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club has confirmed that former Zulu King George Rainey passed away Wednesday night at the age of 89. Rainey made history as the oldest Zulu king ever when he reigned w… » Read More

Mardi Gras 2021: Will the Good Times Roll?

July 22, 2020 | News

Could Mardi Gras possibly be canceled in 2021? We’re all yelling, “No Pocky Way!” Mardi Gras 1918 before the Spanish Flu Pandemic. Photo credit: John Tibule Mendes / Public d… » Read More

New Orleans Says Good-bye to Mr. Mardi Gras

July 1, 2020 | News

They’re Wearing Mardi Gras Beads at the Pearly Gates. Blaine Kern created Rex's Boeuf Gras float in 1959. On Thursday, June 25, 2020, New Orleans lost “Mr. Mardi Gras,&rd… » Read More

Keep the Mask On! Support The Wild Magnolias During the Pandemic

June 11, 2020 | News

Covid-19 Affects Beloved Mardi Gras Indian Tribe. Big Chief Bo Dollis of The Wild Magnolias. Yeah, New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz. Yeah, our festivals are the best in the world. Y… » Read More

Before You Get Back to Work, Get Your Krewe to Mardi Gras World

June 1, 2020 | News

"We support Mayor Cantrell's efforts to keep the people of New Orleans safe and healthy. During times of hardship, New Orleanians know how to pull together and overcome. We will this time too… » Read More

Join Krewe de Pink at the Pink Bra Run

April 1, 2020 | News

NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS DUE TO COVID-19. PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND NEXT YEAR. Feel good, do good. Saturday, May 9 from 7 a.m. to noon. This Mother… » Read More

Throw Me Something, Bunny!

March 10, 2020 | News

NOTE: CHECK BACK HERE OR FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR POSSIBLE CANCELLATIONS. Easter Parades for Families in the French Quarter If you love Mardi Gras-style parades (and who doesn't)… » Read More

What To Do With Surplus Mardi Gras Beads

February 26, 2020 | News

Catch and Release, Louisiana Style. After mister throws you something, where do Mardi Gras beads go? Sure you keep some for souvenirs, but every year 25 million pounds of used Mardi Gras beads … » Read More

Want More Parades? We Got 'Em!

February 26, 2020 | News

NOTE: SEVERAL EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED IN NEW ORLEANS DUE TO THE THREAT OF CORONAVIRUS. PLEASE CALL AHEAD OR CHECK WITH LOCAL NEWS OUTLETS BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT. Miss Mardi Gras? Awwwwww. Luc… » Read More