South Africans are expressing outrage over what they perceive as offensive imagery during the “Zulu” parade at the recent Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, USA. The annual carnival, which ended ...

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – New Orleans Label Mardi Gras Records is excited to announce the release of “I’m Feeling Good!” (Big Chief Remix), a reimagining of Professor Longhair’s 1965 longtime ...

THE MAYOR’S MARDI GRAS ADVISORY COMMITTEE COVERED A LOT OF ... GENERALLY ACCOMPANIED WITH A PICTURE OF THE FLOAT AND THE OFFENSIVE THROW, ARE SENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR REVIEW.

the Easter procession will feature small floats with costumed riders that toss stuffed animals, candy and carrots to the crowd. Marching bands, Mardi Gras-style dance troupes, convertible cars and ...

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 ...

During Carnival season last year, the pair held a neighborhood event at North Sherwood Forest Recreation Center, where kids brought miniature Mardi Gras floats they’d designed at home.

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 ...

This year’s Mardi Gras theme was Free To Be, and I have a gigantic hot pink fan to prove it. The festival took place from the 14th of February to the 2nd of March, featuring over 80 events. The most ...