Editor's note: Many parades in New Orleans have been either canceled or rescheduled due to severe weather in the area. Mardi Gras is almost over. Beginning as a religious holiday observed prior to ...

The elimination of Nyx left a hole in Wednesday's parade schedule, with only the relatively small Druids parade to entertain crowds on the Uptown route. The Krewe of ALLA, which customarily ...

New Orleans takes Mardi Gras seriously, with traditions including king cake and parades beginning in January and lasting for weeks until the actual holiday itself. Whether you're a local ...