New Orleans Mardi Gras parades went ahead Tuesday morning despite the threat of severe weather that has forced cancellation of other parades (AP Video: Stephen Smith) Trump HUD secretary reveals ...

Footage from the USA TODAY's livestream shows a vibrant and cheering crowd in New Orleans catching beads from the floats. These photos capture the essence of the 2025 Mardi Gras celebration.

See photos of 2025 Mardi Gras in New Orleans Contributing: Gabe Hauari, Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected].

New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns Thunderstorms and winds up to 60 mph are expected throughout Tuesday, but that didn't keep the city from ...

Hundreds of thousands of people take to the streets of New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras, leaving the city covered in detritus. A team lead by IV Waste is tasked with cleaning up much of the ...

In New Orleans, the change from Mardi Gras to Lent is striking. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Easter is a week away, ending 40 days of repentance and fasting for Christians known as Lent.

NEW ORLEANS — The good times and parades still rolled in New Orleans for Mardi Gras Day celebrations early Tuesday, ahead of expected severe winds, thunderstorms and tornado warnings in the ...

Anne Rice threw big parties at her New Orleans 'Mardi Gras house.' Here's what they were like. BY POET WOLFE | Staff writer Mar 6, 2025 2 min to read ...

This year’s Mardi Gras Day fell unusually late in the year. But the outsized culture of street parties, extravagant balls and spirited parades has evolved into a decidedly secular spectacle in ...

New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns Thunderstorms and winds up to 60 mph are expected throughout Tuesday, but that didn't keep the city from ...