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New Orleans loves a parade! Krewe of Jingle

November 10, 2018 | News

New Orleans doesn’t need a reason to parade but, if we did, Christmas would be a pretty good one. Join us in Downtown New Orleans on December 1 around 1 p.m. and catch the spirit of the holiday … » Read More

What's new? Krewe Bohème

October 23, 2018 | News

New Krewe for Mardi Gras 2019 What? A new Mardi Gras parade? You got dat right, mistah! The 250+ member Krewe Bohème will march its way into the hearts of New Orleanians on Friday, Feb. … » Read More

(A Little Passed) Half-Way to St. Patrick's Day March

October 15, 2018 | News

The Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade Club will host its annual Halfway to St. Patrick's Day March beginning at Noon, Friday October 19, 2018. The fun will begin on … » Read More

Mardi Gras Across the Lake: Northshore Updates

October 1, 2018 | News

Not to be outdone by the krewes in New Orleans, the communities on the Northshore of New Orleans have 22 parades during the Carnival season. As the krewes that organize these family celebrations annou… » Read More

Want to join a Mardi Gras Krewe?

September 1, 2018 | News

Here’s what you do. Five Jefferson Parish krewes are looking for revelers who want to ride in 2019! While dues vary, membership typically allows you to ride in the parade and attend the b… » Read More

King Louis: When Louis Armstrong Reigned as Zulu

August 31, 2018 | News

In 1949, jazz great Louis Armstrong returned to his hometown to reign as King Zulu. By all accounts, he considered the experience the crowning achievement of his life. The week before, New Orleans&… » Read More

Top Six Mardi Gras Songs of All Time

July 1, 2018 | News

What do you do when you’re waiting for a parade? Eat Popeye’s Fried Chicken or red beans and rice and listen to Mardi Gras music. Here are six of our favorites (we tried to narrow it down … » Read More

Mardi Gras in the Movies

June 1, 2018 | 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. The camera… » Read More

Catch it if you can: Iris and the Goddesses of Carnival

May 1, 2018 | News

Now On Exhibit at The Presbytère Mardi Gras 2018 may have rolled into the history books but, until December 2018, you can celebrate Iris and the Goddesses of Carnival at The Presbyt&eg… » Read More

A Purple, Gold and Greener Mardi Gras: Bead Recycling

February 12, 2018 | News

The Young Leadership Council and Arc of Greater New Orleans have teamed up to make green the primary color of Mardi Gras with a much-needed bead recyling program. According to WGNO, recently over 93,0… » Read More