New Orleans has the largest and best-known Carnival celebrations in the U.S., with street parties, fancy balls and parades ...

The first parade of Carnival season in New Orleans is scheduled to take place in the French Quarter on Monday, just five days ...

But just as we recover from New Year’s Eve and the holiday season, New Orleans gears up for Twelfth Night and the start of ...

New Orleans’ Mia X is hip-hop royalty, so it’s fitting that she’s throwing a royal regency ball to celebrate her 55th ...

The parade that gets the Mardi Gras season started will be bigger, start later, and follow a reversed route this year.

The first parade of the Mardi Gras season will roll tonight, less than a week after a man drove his truck into crowds on ...

In New Orleans, the annual Joan of Arc Parade marked the start of the Carnival season, just days after a tragic attack. Participants, dressed as angels, conveyed hope and resilience while celebrating ...

The very first parade of the Carnival season is also one of the very best. On Jan. 6, the 17th annual Joan of Arc parade will march through the French Quarter, celebrating the birthday of the ...

Sarah Chippe, a newcomer to the Joan of Arc 12th night festivities, said coming to the parade was important after last week's tragedy. “I’m just excited to show love and support for the community,” ...

Today on Louisiana Considered, we’ll hear how the Krewe of Joan of Arc is preparing to ring in the Mardi Gras season in the ...