Mardi Gras

Washington Mardi Gras names king and queen: See who they are, when it will be.

BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer
23 hrs ago

Lake Charles business owner and community leader W. Gray Stream will be the next Washington Mardi Gras king, and Yale University student Sarah Louise Heebe will be the queen, event organizers …

Mardi Gras krewe drops big cash for this purple warehouse on Tchoupitoulas. Here's the plan.

BY DOUG MACCASH | Staff writer
Jun 19, 2025

Everyone who motors along Tchoupitoulas Street knows the Banana Manor rug and home furnishings shop at Sixth Street. Painted a buoyant purple, the sheet metal building is an Irish Channel landmark.

Krewe of Oshun granted restraining order against Mardi Gras float builder who is owed thousands

BY DOUG MACCASH | Staff writer
Jun 16, 2025

Carnival 2026 is still almost eight months away, but the production of parades begins far in advance. For years, the historically Black Krewe of Oshun has presented the first parade in New Orl…

Frankie & Johnnie furniture store building bought by outrageous New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe

BY DOUG MACCASH | Staff writer
Jun 4, 2025

The former Frankie & Johnnie Furniture store at 2600 St. Claude Ave. has been vacant for years. But that may soon change.

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New Mardi Gras parade with camels is a 'scam,' New Orleans City Council member warns

BY DOUG MACCASH | Staff writer
May 16, 2025

In April, word spread of a proposed new Carnival parade that would roll on the night of Jan. 5, a day before the start of the traditional Mardi Gras season.

New Orleans' new Mardi Gras krewe hopes to parade early in 2026. There will be camels.

BY DOUG MACCASH | Staff writer
Apr 24, 2025

The krewe has chosen to parade on the evening of Jan. 5 because the Maji would have been “making their way” at that time.

The Backstreet Cultural Museum honors age-old traditions while keeping an eye on current culture

BY DOUG MACCASH | Staff writer
Apr 19, 2025

The Backstreet Cultural Museum, a trove of Mardi Gras Indian suits, Baby Doll costumes and second-line paraphernalia, is expanding. Saturday is the grand opening of the museum’s new second-flo…

Will President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports affect Mardi Gras?

BY DOUG MACCASH | Staff writer
Apr 4, 2025

The new tariffs announced by President Trump on Wednesday could affect the prices and availability of everything from automobiles to whiskey, including imports particularly close to the hearts…

Three Easter parades are coming up in New Orleans' French Quarter, plus one bunny bar crawl

BY DOUG MacCASH | Staff writer
Apr 2, 2025

Note: The map of the Historic French Quarter Easter Parade and description of its route has been updated.

Former queens of Caliphs of Cairo ball gather for Carnival memories

Victor Andrews
Mar 26, 2025

Those who wore the crown at the Carnival ball of Caliphs of Cairo gathered recently at the New Orleans Country Club for memories and mirth at a luncheon. Shown attending are, seated from left,…

This 'foolish' New Orleans parade rolls on April 1: See the route, theme and special throws

BY DOUG MACCASH | Staff writer
Mar 26, 2025

In its 9th year, this year’s parade theme is “Dress to the Nine, Let the Gold Shine.”

Queens of Elves of Oberon meet for Carnival luncheon

Mar 24, 2025

The queens of the Elves of Oberon ball met recently at Ralph's on the Park for their annual Carnival luncheon. Seated from left are Katherine Grace Walshe, Mary Brooks Allen Rodrigue, Mary Bur…

YMIC royalty gathers for Carnival luncheon

Victor Andrews
Mar 20, 2025

The former queens and honored maids of the Young Men Illinois Club gathered recently at the Audubon Park Clubhouse to share remembrances and each other's company. Shown are, front row from lef…

Former Phunny Phorty Phellows queens have annual tea at Backstreet Cultural Museum

Victor Andrews
Mar 15, 2025

The annual Queens Tea of the Phunny Phorty Phellows was recently held at the Backstreet Cultural Museum. Standing are, from left, Pat Jolly, Dee Hurtt, Sarah Hoffpauir, Eileen Curtis, Patricia…

Dorians former queens gather for Mardi Gras luncheon

Victor Andrews
Mar 14, 2025

The former queens of the Krewe of Dorians' balls gathered during the Carnival season to share memories and mirth at Commander's Palace. Shown attending are, seated from left, Ann Lindsey Wilhe…

Comus queens reunite for Carnival memories at annual luncheon

Victor Andrews
Updated Mar 18, 2025

The queens who wore the crown of the Mistick Krewe of Comus ball on Mardi Gras in years past gathered recently for a luncheon to share memories and merriment during the Carnival season. Shown …

Severe weather threat prompts Krewe du Pooch dog parade in Mandeville to move to Sunday

BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
Mar 11, 2025

Hoping to avoid possible severe weather on Saturday, the annual dog parade in Mandeville will be moved to Sunday, officials said.

Beads, beers, and a big ol’ mess: New Orleans cleans up after a successful Mardi Gras

BY DAVID GRUNFELD | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Mar 10, 2025

St. Charles Avenue in the New Orleans Warehouse District is cleaned up after the Zulu parade on Fat Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Former queens of Babylon gather for Mardi Gras luncheon

Victor Andrews
Mar 10, 2025

Scrim skips the 2025 Barkus parade, but 'Real Housewives' put in surprise appearance

BY DOUG MACCASH | Staff writer
Mar 10, 2025

Crowds lined the streets of the French Quarter on Sunday afternoon for the final Mardi Gras event of the 2025 season. The annual dog-centric Mystic Krewe of Barkus parade was originally schedu…

Photos: Mystic Krewe of Barkus trots with style through the French Quarter after rescheduling

By SOPHIA GERMER | Staff photographer
Mar 9, 2025

The 32nd annual Mystic Krewe of Barkus paraded through the French Quarter to the theme, "Vanity Fur: Barkus Rules the Runway!" The parade was rescheduled to after Mardi Gras due to weather.

Photos: Elks and Crescent City truck parades, rescheduled from Mardi Gras, roll on shortened route

BY SCOTT THRELKELD | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Mar 9, 2025

Jennifer Coolidge talks New Orleans Mardi Gras, Muses shoes on Jimmy Kimmel Live

BY HANNAH LEVITAN | Staff writer
Mar 7, 2025

Actress Jennifer Coolidge appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live Thursday night, where she gushed about the unique elements of New Orleans Mardi Gras and coveted parade throws like the Muses shoes.

NOPD announces new schedule, route for 3 Mardi Gras parades postponed for weather

BY HANNAH LEVITAN | Staff writer
Updated Mar 6, 2025

A new schedule and route have been set for three Mardi Gras parades that were postponed for bad weather, the New Orleans Police Department announced Thursday.

Photos: Rex and Comus meet as 2025 Mardi Gras comes to a glittering conclusion

PHOTOS BY DANIEL ERATH
Updated Mar 7, 2025

After the revelry of Mardi Gras, the traditional end to the Carnival season is a stately pair of formal balls. The glittering conclusion was, as always, the meeting of the courts of Rex and Comus.

Nell Nolan: Meeting of the Rex and Comus courts on Mardi Gras caps the Carnival season

BY NELL NOLAN | Staff writer
Updated Mar 6, 2025

After the double grand march at the conclusion of the Carnival season of almost two months, the monarchs of the Rex Organization and of the Mistick Krewe of Comus, founded respectively 1872 an…

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

From her decadent tales of vampires to her trove of antique French Bru dolls, Anne Rice undoubtedly carried an aura of mystique. Though one thing was certain of the Gothic novelist: her love f…

Now that Mardi Gras is over, 40 days of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday in New Orleans. See photos

By CHRIS GRANGER | Staff photographer
Mar 5, 2025