Mardi Gras

Getting around the dreaded ‘box’ during Mardi Gras

By Mary Staes | February 12, 2024

It’s the black hole of Carnival season, literally.

Check out these 2022 Krewe of House Floats Highlights

By Matthew Hinton | February 3, 2022

Here is a sampling of the 2022 Krewe of House Floats homes, porches, and yards in the Greater New Orleans area.

Mardi Gras: Here’s your DIY guide to making a costume

By Chelsea Brasted | February 3, 2022

Consider this your guide to sewing, gluing and glittering your way to Mardi Gras DIY costume glory.

Looking for a Dong Phuong king cake but can’t get to the East? Here’s a list of places that have them.

By Mary Staes | January 19, 2022

Live on the Westbank but still want to get a Dong Phuong king cake? No worries.

PHOTOS: Cancelled, Cold and COVID – Mardi Gras 2021 Prevails

By Matthew Hinton | February 17, 2021

Even though Mardi Gras 2021 looked different, you can’t keep Carnival out of the hearts of New Orleanians. Here’s a look at Mardi Gras Day during COVID-19.

Mardi Gras Cocktails-to-go

The best Mardi Gras cocktails-to-go by neighborhood

By Marielle Songy | February 9, 2021

They might have canceled parades this year, but cocktails aren’t canceled! Whether you’re working on your house float or chowing down on king cake, these festive concoctions are sure to get you in the spirit. Here’s a list of some bars and restaurants that are offering Mardi Gras cocktails-to-go, so that you can stay socially distant and safely get your drink on! 

Carnival during COVID-19: How to make the most of Porch Gras 2021

By Aura Bishop | February 9, 2021

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and a second wave of high infection rates, Mardi Gras parades and related events have been cancelled this year. Let’s take a look at some resources and ideas for having your very own virtual Mardi Gras!

King Cake Delivery

Here’s your guide to all the king cakes you can get delivered in New Orleans

By Marielle Songy | February 5, 2021

To save the hassle of fighting the crowds and standing in lines, your best bet will be to order your favorite king cake and have it delivered right to your door. Here are some local bakeries that are shipping cakes, so you can easily satisfy your sweet tooth, whether you’re celebrating Mardi Gras locally, or from afar!

PHOTOS: Mardi Gras canceled? Not at City Parks’ Floats in the Oaks!

By Matthew Hinton | February 5, 2021

Because of the cancellation and postponement of parades and gatherings for Mardi Gras 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the drive-thru event from Feb 4-14th offers a safe alternative for those missing out on float parades this year.

house floats

Here’s how house floats came to save Mardi Gras

By Christy Lorio | February 1, 2021

As the Red Beans Parade banner says, this year the “People Are King,” which is evident in the pageantry exhibited across town in the form of house floats, from Broadmoor to Bywater.