Holidays

Here’s your guide (with pictures!) to explore the Krewe of House Floats

By Matthew Hinton | February 1, 2021

The Krewe of House Floats is an initiative to decorate homes during the Carnival season because of the cancellation and postponement of parades and gatherings for Mardi Gras 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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From coconuts to COVID-19: a history of the Krewe of Zulu

By Marielle Songy | January 28, 2021

The Zulu parade that rolls through the streets of New Orleans, on Mardi Gras morning, has long been a yearly routine for thousands of New Orleanians. The krewe itself has a rich history dating back to the early 20th Century.

MLK Day in Pittsburgh

MLK Day in Pittsburgh/Events & Volunteer Opportunities

By Lindsay Patross | January 15, 2021

From poetry to art workshops and performances, lots of Pittsburgh organizations are offering virtual ways to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this year. 

Know before you go: Overly’s Country Christmas Holiday Lights

By Rachel Cunningham | December 30, 2020

Experiencing holiday lights is a little different this year. This includes one of Westmoreland County’s most beloved light displays – Overly’s Country Christmas at Westmoreland Fairgrounds.

Happiest Season Pittsburgh

All of the Pittsburgh things in Hulu’s holiday movie “Happiest Season”

By Amanda Reed | December 23, 2020

Hulu’s newest holiday movie was filmed here in Pittsbrugh.

Trim your tree and support these seven Pittsburgh nonprofits

By Rachel Cunningham | December 18, 2020

A look at 7 Pittsburgh ornaments that benefit local nonprofit organizations.

NOLA Bartenders share their favorite boozy brews for the holiday chills

By Matt Haines | December 16, 2020

Whether you’re bracing yourself for an awkward family (Zoom) gathering, hoping to make an evening with close friends a night to remember or just trying to give yourself something to do during the commercial break between Home Alone and Home Alone 2, learning to prepare a fun seasonal drink can make you the life of the party…even if it’s only a party of one at the moment.

More than just Monday or Fat Tuesday: Red Beans founder proves krewe is more than a parade

By Matthew Hinton | December 16, 2020

Krewe of Red Beans founder Devin De Wulf has some advice for people who, for one reason or another, end up in New Orleans. He believes it is important for people to expose themselves to new experiences in the many wonderful and different neighborhoods of the Crescent City.

PHOTOS: COVID-19 can’t dim the lights of Luna Fete 2020

By Matthew Hinton | December 16, 2020

Yes, Luna fete is still happening, but it’s smaller and socially distant this year. 

The Ultimate Guide to Safely Celebrating the Holidays in NOLA During COVID-19

By Matt Haines | December 11, 2020

The holiday season is upon us. And, because it’s New Orleans, that means a smorgasbord of fun events to go along with it. But because we care about each other here in NOLA, it also means those events are going to look a little different this year.  Whether you’re donning your mask and keeping your distance, or you’re firing up Zoom for something virtual, here’s our list of safe-for-COVID-19 holiday fun this season.