So, the cost of those items could rise by more than half. Other throws, such as the popular Mardi Gras bead bags — which were already taxed — will now be charged tariffs as high as 102% ...

Jackson Academy kicked off the day with a Mardi Gras celebration. The band brought energy to carpool, playing Mardi Gras music as staff welcomed students to school. Joining in the celebration were ...

To experience the parade in a special way, you can sign up to ride a Mardi Gras parade float and throw beads on the day of your trip with a virtual queue. Guests can join the virtual queue via the ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Now that the Mardi Gras beads are mostly cleared from the utility lines and we are firmly in the Lenten season, Louisiana has shifted into a different kind of ...

MORGAN CITY, La. (KLFY) — A Morgan City man was arrested and charged in connection with what police are calling a “street takeover” on Mardi Gras in New Orleans, authorities said.

THAT’S WHEN VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS BLOCK ROADWAYS. STATE POLICE SAY ONE OF THESE INCIDENTS HAPPENED ON MARDI GRAS DAY ON CHEF MENTEUR HIGHWAY. THEY ALSO SAY SOME OF THE ARRESTS ESCALATED INTO ...

Accommodating people is an important component of the Mardi Gras spirit, culture, camaraderie and enjoyment. Perhaps New Orleans and surrounding towns could extend its neutral ground ...

Participants in Covenant Cafe for March enjoyed a fun Mardi Gras celebration recently. The group got to put on colorful, sparkling and unique masks while taking part in a variety of activities.

Mr Hazel vividly recalled the moment when he saw someone sprinting up to his Cybertruck and aggressively hurling a handful of thick Mardi Gras beads, striking his wife on the head. The impact not ...

Highlights included a soaring centerpiece, a program with personalized messages, and a popular potato bar. Bossier City Mayor Tommy Chandler praised the event as "awesome" and "an extravaganza.

NEW ORLEANS – Everyone has heard the good news about Super Bowl LIX and the fact that it shattered records in New Orleans, but Carnival season was also an enormous success, with Mardi Gras 2025 ...