Louisiana First Sports Reporter Brian Holland caught up with the creator of the 13-foot float, Mardi Gras Mike.

Krewe of Oshun is in a struggle with a float builder over an unpaid $50,000 debt and control of the organization. Here's what ...

Mike, a fiberglass depiction of the LSU mascot, will roam the city searching for Tiger fans as long as his team is in the College World Series.

Webber, a New Orleans native, said Mardi Gras isn’t just a party but a cultural celebration in Louisiana. Mardi Gras allows people to celebrate before the Lenten season, where people become more ...

Nearly 19.1 million visitors came to New Orleans in 2024, the second-highest number in the city's history, according to a new ...

A financial dispute with float builder Jack Rizzuto causes turmoil in the Krewe of Oshun, raising concerns about parade ...

The annual carnival comes in the wake of the New Year's Day terror attack. More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes ...

Looking for a few activities and attractions to add to your New Orleans itinerary? In this article, travel journalist ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is considered a SEAR 1 event, which is a rating of special events based on risk-assessment, meaning ...

In New Orleans, the change from Mardi Gras to Lent is striking. Easter is a week away, ending 40 days of repentance and fasting for Christians known as Lent. In New Orleans, the contrast from ...