Mardi Gras

The first parade of the Mardi Gras season will roll tonight, less than a week after a man drove his truck into crowds on Bourbon Street, killing 14 people.

Normally, community members volunteer to help with the weeks-long sewing process. But Harrison-Nelson said hiring teens could be a new way to generate interest in the tradition.

Krewe da Bhan Gras has been a hit on the parade route this Carnival season as the latest example of Mardi Gras’ diverse, inclusive nature and its evolution.

After Louis Armstrong reigned as King Zulu in 1949, musicians began writing music specifically for and about Mardi Gras. These early songs paved the way for the sounds of Carnival for decades to come.

New Orleans last celebrated Mardi Gras in its traditional fashion in February 2020. COVID shut down parades and revelry last year, but celebrations make a historic return in 2022.

Mardi Gras parades are back in New Orleans this month and over the last few weeks, dozens of high school marching bands have returned to the streets.

The bands may be smaller this year, but students say they're prepared to keep the culture alive and entertain hundreds of thousands of revelers.

Organizers and attendees continue to push towards an environmentally friendly in person Mardi Gras season.

After last year’s brief hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, parades and revelry are making a comeback in south Louisiana for Carnival 2022.

Mardi Gras isn't complete without King Cakes. Today on Louisiana Considered, we dive into the history behind the most famous delicacy of Carnival season.