Mardi Gras

Beads, beers, and a big ol’ mess: New Orleans cleans up after a successful Mardi Gras

BY DAVID GRUNFELD | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
20 hrs ago

St. Charles Avenue in the New Orleans Warehouse District is cleaned up after the Zulu parade on Fat Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Former queens of Babylon gather for Mardi Gras luncheon

Victor Andrews
21 hrs ago

Scrim skips the 2025 Barkus parade, but 'Real Housewives' put in surprise appearance

BY DOUG MACCASH | Staff writer
Mar 10, 2025

Crowds lined the streets of the French Quarter on Sunday afternoon for the final Mardi Gras event of the 2025 season. The annual dog-centric Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade was originally schedu…

Photos: Mystic Krewe of Barkus trots with style through the French Quarter after rescheduling

By SOPHIA GERMER | Staff photographer
Mar 9, 2025

The 32nd annual Mystic Krewe of Barkus paraded through the French Quarter to the theme, "Vanity Fur: Barkus Rules the Runway!" The parade was rescheduled to after Mardi Gras due to weather.

Photos: Elks and Crescent City truck parades, rescheduled from Mardi Gras, roll on shortened route

BY SCOTT THRELKELD | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Mar 9, 2025

Jennifer Coolidge talks New Orleans Mardi Gras, Muses shoes on Jimmy Kimmel Live

BY HANNAH LEVITAN | Staff writer
Mar 7, 2025

Actress Jennifer Coolidge appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live Thursday night, where she gushed about the unique elements of New Orleans Mardi Gras and coveted parade throws like the Muses shoes.

NOPD announces new schedule, route for 3 Mardi Gras parades postponed for weather

BY HANNAH LEVITAN | Staff writer
Updated Mar 6, 2025

A new schedule and route have been set for three Mardi Gras parades that were postponed for bad weather, the New Orleans Police Department announced Thursday.

Photos: Rex and Comus meet as 2025 Mardi Gras comes to a glittering conclusion

PHOTOS BY DANIEL ERATH
Updated Mar 7, 2025

After the revelry of Mardi Gras, the traditional end to the Carnival season is a stately pair of formal balls. The glittering conclusion was, as always, the meeting of the courts of Rex and Comus.

Nell Nolan: Meeting of the Rex and Comus courts on Mardi Gras caps the Carnival season

BY NELL NOLAN | Staff writer
Updated Mar 6, 2025

After the double grand march at the conclusion of the Carnival season of almost two months, the monarchs of the Rex Organization and of the Mistick Krewe of Comus, founded respectively 1872 an…

Anne Rice threw big parties at her New Orleans 'Mardi Gras house.' Here's what they were like.

BY POET WOLFE | Staff writer
Mar 6, 2025

From her decadent tales of vampires to her trove of antique French Bru dolls, Anne Rice undoubtedly carried an aura of mystique. Though one thing was certain of the Gothic novelist: her love f…

Now that Mardi Gras is over, 40 days of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday in New Orleans. See photos

By CHRIS GRANGER | Staff photographer
Mar 5, 2025

Past queens of Hermes gather for luncheon

Mar 5, 2025

Ready for Mardi Gras 2026 in New Orleans? Here's a preview of all parades, with dates and maps.

BY DOUG MACCASH | Staff writer
Updated Mar 5, 2025

The 2026 New Orleans Carnival season starts on Saturday, Jan. 6, and concludes on Mardi Gras, Tuesday, Feb. 17.

When is Mardi Gras 2026? Get ready for a shorter Carnival season.

BY MARCO CARTOLANO | Staff writer
Mar 5, 2025

Carnival season has come to a close. While some of you may still be recovering, plenty are likely already thinking ahead to next year's festivities.

Mistick Krewe of Comus ball glistens as Mardi Gras in New Orleans comes to a close

Victor Andrews
Mar 5, 2025

The grand finale of Mardi Gras 2025 came Shrove Tuesday evening with the traditional Meeting of the Courts of the Mistick Krewe of Comus and Rex during the Comus bal masque at the New Orleans …

Imperial reception of Rex gilds Mardi Gras 2025 celebrations

Victor Andrews
Updated Mar 5, 2025

Following 153 years of tradition, Rex descended from his summer palace on Mount Olympus high above the Vale of Tempe for his annual ball and imperial reception Tuesday at the Sheraton New Orle…

Drag queens bring sass to this Bourbon Street costume contest that's a Mardi Gras tradition

BY RICH COLLINS | Staff writer
Mar 4, 2025

Drag queens Fatsy Cline and Varla Jean Merman hosted the 61st annual Bourbon Street Awards at noon Tuesday on the corner of St. Anne and Dauphine streets. The annual event spotlights elaborate…

See photos of iconic Bourbon Street awards, plus more Mardi Gras in the French Quarter

By SOPHIA GERMER | Staff photographer
Mar 4, 2025

The 61st Bourbon Street Awards was hosted by local drag artists Varla Jean Merman and Fatsy Cline on Mardi Gras. Proceeds went to the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts.

Rex beats the weather with an expedited route on Mardi Gras 2025 in New Orleans. See photos.

By CHRIS GRANGER | Staff photographer
Updated Mar 4, 2025

Powerful incoming afternoon winds and the potential of rain caused both Zulu and Rex to get an earlier than normal start for Mardi Gras 2025.

Mardi Gras Indian tribes wow New Orleans revelers early on Mardi Gras

John McCusker
Mar 4, 2025

The city's Mardi Gras Indian tribes took different approaches to dealing with the weather. The Golden Comanche and the Black Mohawks for example both converged on Second and Dryades, a traditi…

Photos: Zulu rolls through New Orleans on Mardi Gras 2025

BY BRETT DUKE | Staff photographer
Mar 4, 2025

Zulu rolled on a shorter and earlier route on Mardi Gras morning, but there were just as many dazzling coconuts out on the route.

Scenes from Sainte Anne: Wrestling ring, karaoke, giant insects and a New Orleans 'peep show'

BY RICH COLLINS | Staff writer
Updated Mar 4, 2025

The massive outdoor costume party at the corner of Royal and Franklin streets on the border of Faubourg Marigny and Bywater neighborhoods was as festive as ever Tuesday, despite extreme weathe…

What does Mardi Gras day look like in New Orleans? See view from Skull and Bones, Zulu, Rex

BY EMMA DISCHER | Staff writer
Mar 4, 2025

Everywhere else, it's just Tuesday.

Photos: The North Side Skull and Bone Gang kicks off Mardi Gras Day

By SOPHIA GERMER | Staff photographer
Mar 4, 2025

The Northside Skull and Bone Gang kicked off Mardi Gras Day at King & Queen Emporium Int'l on Bayou Rd. A massive crowd followed them as they danced and sang down Bayou Rd. and reminded re…

Rex route changes again just hours before Mardi Gras Day parade, NOPD says

BY EMMA DISCHER | Staff writer
Mar 4, 2025

The Krewe of Rex parade route has changed due to incoming severe weather and high winds, the New Orleans Police Department announced early Tuesday.

Zulu: Schedule, maps, parade cam and more for Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans

Staff report
Mar 4, 2025

Catch Zulu on the NOLA.com Parade Cam sponsored by NewOrleans.com.The livestream and parade will begin at 6:30 a.m.

Proteus parade culminates with glittering Mardi Gras ball on 'Tableaux Roulants'

Victor Andrews
Mar 4, 2025

The Krewe of Proteus celebrated their 143rd anniversary, the oldest nighttime parading krewe in New Orleans, offering a glimpse into the fabled pageantry of the Golden Age of Carnival.

Photos: Krewe of Red Beans cooks up some fun for Mardi Gras in New Orleans

By CHRIS GRANGER | Staff photographer
Mar 3, 2025

The Krewes of Red Beans, Dead Beans, and Queer Beans cooked up some fun as they paraded through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods of New Orleans on Lundi Gras.