Mardi Gras, New Orleans

Crowds boo Tesla Cybertrucks during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans
Crowds at a pre-Mardi Gras parade, known as Lundi Gras, booed Tesla Cybertrucks as they rolled through the parade route.
PHOTO COLLECTION: New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras Day
People gather for the start of the Society of Saint Anne’s parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Bourbon Street is seen from a balcony at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Mardi Gras Day,
New Orleans embraces Mardi Gras festivities amid weather concerns: PHOTOS
New Orleans, renowned for its world-famous Mardi Gras celebration, rescheduled its final Carnival parades to earlier time slots ahead of expected severe winds, thunderstorms, and tornado warnings, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Mardi Gras continues in New Orleans: See photos of 2025 celebrations
The celebrations this year were dampened due to weather concerns, but people still came out in New Orleans to party.
See maps of new Mardi Gras Day routes for Rex, Zulu parades in New Orleans
The storied Zulu Social Aide & Pleasure Club's parade will roll on a shortened route starting at 7 a.m. — an hour earlier than normal — without marchers, bands or truck floats, according Darren Mire, Zulu's director of public relations. Rex is also set to roll early at 9:30 a.m.
Mardi Gras 2025: Joy and Jitters for New Orleans
There was never any question that Mardi Gras would go forward after the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. But some revelers felt at least a hint of trepidation.
New Orleans Mardi Gras parades to roll early to avoid weather
NEW ORLEANS — Zulu and Rex will both roll early with no marching krewes, bands or truck floats in an effort to beat the high winds expected to hit the metro area on Fat Tuesday. The announcement comes as other parishes announced cancellations or earlier start times for parades. However, changes in weather could present new changes.
New Orleans Mardi Gras parades rescheduled or canceled due to weather
Officials in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, are canceling Mardi Gras parades this week due to weather concerns, particularly strong winds that have the potential to fling potentially harmful objects into people.
Fate of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras parades still uncertain as NWS issues High Wind Warning
Rex will not pass Gallier Hall, where traditionally Rex toasts the mayor of New Orleans. Rex will instead turn down Jackson Avenue and disband.
New Orleans Boos a Cybertruck Off a Mardi Gras Parade, Breaks One of Its Windows
People are showing their displeasure at Elon Musk by destroying Teslas and Tesla infrastructure across the country.
Mardi Gras Celebrations in New Orleans and Across U.S. Start Early Due to Dangerous Weather Concerns
Severe weather alerts caused Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans and other cities throughout the U.S. to be moved up or ...
New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns
Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes are filling the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day ...
Thunderstorms and strong winds hit New Orleans' Mardi Gras plans as severe weather affects millions
Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans could be cancelled as severe storms rumble through the South, bringing strong winds ...
Live Blog: Mardi Gras 2025 Guide
WWL-TV presents the 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Tracker. We are New Orleans' premier Mardi Gras parade tracking service. We cover ...
New Orleans rushes to rework Mardi Gras celebrations amid storm and twister warnings
Officials are rushing to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations as powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to ...
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Proteus, Orpheus: Schedule, maps, parade cam and more for Monday parades in New Orleans
There's a pair of Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans today. Here's how, when to watch them live on the NOLA.com Parade Cam ...
RETRO FIND: Giant parade floats amaze Mardi Gras attendees in 1980
In 1980, the Krewe of Bacchus delighted crowds with their uniquely detailed parade floats. Inspired by aquatic explorer ...
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Extravagant Mardi Gras Traditions From Around The World
Mardi Gras, a spectacle of vibrant colors, extravagant costumes and lively parades, holds a deeper significance in many ...