This year, the most significant changes to the parading season are over the lineups and routes of several popular events.

A parade float featuring convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein turned heads during New Orleans Mardi Gras celebrations on Friday. The float, featuring a giant effigy of former Secretary of State ...

Is visiting New Orleans for Mardi Gras worth it? Yes. Here's what to know, from when Mardi Gras is, where to celebrate, and other travel tips from a local.

The Carnival season traditionally starts on Kings Day, Jan. 6, said to be the moment in the Bible when the three kings reached baby Jesus in Bethlehem. But in 2026, the parading season in New Orleans ...