Mardi Gras

Hidden in plain sight: the history behind Arnaud’s Mardi Gras Museum

By Marielle Songy | February 7, 2020

The collection boasts gowns and costumes from 1941 to 1968.

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Parades every weekend! Get ready ya’ll, the Carnival marathon is beginning

By Mary Staes | February 6, 2020

IT’S CARNIVAL, Y’ALL! Parades! Every! Weekend! It’s time to put on your good (and comfy) shoes because the marathon is beginning Friday. To get you prepped for the parading, we have the deets.

A guide to Carnival dance krewes and how to get in on the action

By Matt Haines | February 5, 2020

Floats are cool, but as a wise man once said, “It’s the stuff between the floats that makes Mardi Gras special.”

Krewe Of Chad ‘mayor’ claims spot on Orleans Avenue 552 hours ahead of Endymion

By Clint Durrett | January 31, 2020

The Krewe of Chad was 552 hours early – 138 times ahead of when a spot could be “reserved.”

Dear Chad, please don’t be a jerk for Mardi Gras

By Mary Staes | January 30, 2020

There are a few things you should know so you don’t come off as overly rude.

Best brunch spots to avoid the Carnival crowd

By Alex Galbraith | January 28, 2020

At some point this Carnival season, you’re going to want a breakfast free from tourists. These spots have you covered.

How a Margaret Orr fan club turned into one of Carnival’s cutest krewes: Barkus

By Chelsea Brasted | January 27, 2020

“The whole spectrum of individuals really comes together with one single voice and that is to show our love for pets. One single day in the French Quarter (which) becomes a really safe place for children and families and our pets.”

The best take-out spots along the parade route that will keep you reveling, catching

By Eric Marshall | January 24, 2020

Fried chicken is the undisputed champion of the route, but these places offer a little extra beyond the staple classics.

Bywater Bakery King Cake

Let them eat cake: Bywater Bakery kicks off Carnival season with a cake-themed block party

By Jesse Lu Baum | January 3, 2020

Bywater Bakery is hosting its annual Carnival kickoff party with a purpose featuring 1,500 cakes for sale in eight different flavors.

Twelfth Night – How the official start of the most wonderful time of the year came about

By Matt Haines | January 3, 2020

In many parts of the world, Twelfth Night and the Christian holiday, Epiphany, are synonymous. So, what’s Epiphany?