NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans hospitality industry celebrated the return of parades and visitors for the 2022 Carnival season. New Orleans & Co. reported that the city's 26,000 downtown hotel rooms were 85% full on Saturday, which is only…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans is lifting its indoor mask mandate now that the annual Carnival season, which draws large crowds to city streets and packs bars and restaurants, is over, the city health director said Wednesday. Dr. Jennifer…
METAIRIE – From the Jefferson Chamber: A founding member of the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce and this year’s King of Argus, Lee Giorgio, is proud to announce the Krewe of Argus will recognize heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic as riders…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Mardi Gras revelers, accustomed to catching beads, small toys or other trinkets tossed by parade float riders during Carnival season, were able to snag a new parade favor Thursday: rapid COVID-19 tests. As Carnival season nears…
NEW ORLEANS – LCMC Health is partnering with the New Orleans Health Department to provide first aid stations along parade routes. Beginning Friday, Feb. 18, first aid stations will offer revelers safety supplies and parade route picks including face masks, hand…
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans & Company, the city's destination marketing organization, has announced its support for New Orleans police officers through the New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation’s Adopt-a-Cop program for the 2022 Mardi Gras parade season. The program…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — One year after the coronavirus pandemic forced a parade-free, quiet Mardi Gras in New Orleans, city officials Monday touted preparations in place for a return to the big parades and festivities expected over the next two…
NEW ORLEANS – Royal Sonesta New Orleans will host its “Greasing of the Poles” event at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 25 at 300 Bourbon Street. Local personality Kenny Lopez — the 2019 Greasing of the Poles champion — will…
NEW ORLEANS — From the Krewe of Orpheus: The Krewe of Orpheus is offering a limited amount of its signature floral float artwork for sale to the public. Funds raised from the sale of the papier-mâché flowers will benefit the…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — More than 100 people have joined a lawsuit against New Orleans’ mayor and health director over COVID-19 restrictions that recently were extended to parade and other participants on Mardi Gras and during the season leading up to it. The lawsuit…
NEW ORLEANS — Arc of Greater New Orleans, a local nonprofit that serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has opened its Mardi Gras Bead Store for Carnival 2022. The store has a large selection of recycled beads, accessories and…
NEW ORLEANS — Faubourg Brewing Company will launch a special edition 12-pack of premium lager and a commemorative poster in partnership with the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Council to celebrate the legacy and heritage of the Mardi Gras Indians…
COVINGTON, La. — From Lakeview Regional Medical Center: Mardi Gras is back on this year, but as you pack up your king cake, your ladder and your bead bag, please keep a few safety tips and strategies in mind to…
NEW ORLEANS — Olde Tyme New Orleans King Cake Syrup is now available at Dorignac’s, Langenstein’s, Breaux Mart and other local retailers. The brainchild of retired Northshore resident Frank Simoncioni, the sweet treat is designed to pour over ice cream,…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans will reinstitute an indoor mask mandate to fight the spread of COVID-19 while readying for an influx of visitors for the Mardi Gras season, the city health director said Tuesday. Dr. Jennifer Avegno said…
NEW ORLEANS — Happy Raptor Distilling has announced the second annual seasonal release of its 504King Cake infused rum. Produced exclusively for carnival season, the spirit is handcrafted in the Crescent City from natural ingredients and 100% Louisiana molasses. A…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Vaccinated, masked and ready-to-revel New Orleans residents will usher in Carnival season Thursday with a rolling party on the city's historic streetcar line, an annual march honoring Joan of Arc in the French Quarter and a…
NEW ORLEANS – On Jan. 6, King's Day, pastry chef Maggie Scales of the Link Restaurant Group will be offering several flavors and sizes of king cakes at both Cochon Butcher and La Boulangerie on Magazine Street. Scales will serve…
NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner Eat Fit King Cakes are available online at EatFitKingCake.com and at retailers across Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Low-carb Eat Fit King Cakes are certified to be without gluten, grain or dairy. They are made with almond…
NEW ORLEANS — At a Dec. 21 press conference, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and city officials announced that Orleans Parish parade routes will change for the 2022 Carnival season. Cantrell said the changes, which will affect every krewe in the city,…
NEW ORLEANS – Beginning Jan. 6, the Link Restaurant Group will be offering several flavors and sizes of king cakes at both Cochon Butcher and La Boulangerie on Magazine Street. Executive Pastry Chef Maggie Scales will serve the famous "Elvis,"…
NEW ORLEANS — From the City of New Orleans: The Department of Finance, Bureau of Revenue announced it will hold the 2022 lottery for the Mardi Gras fixed locations at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 in the lobby…
The inaugural edition of the New Orleans 500 was published in November. It's a collection of profiles of the city's influential, involved and inspiring business leaders. Once a month, Biz New Orleans will send an email survey to all the…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — People who want to enter New Orleans bars, restaurants, music halls — or any other inside venue — will soon have to show proof of vaccination against the coronavirus or a recent negative test, according to…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Mystick Krewe of Louisianians has announced the chairman and royal court for the 2022 Washington Mardi Gras, scheduled to take place Jan. 27-29 at the Washington Hilton Hotel. This…
NEW ORLEANS - There is good news and bad news in the latest tourism industry status report from New Orleans & Company, the city’s destination marketing organization. On the positive side, vaccine distribution in Orleans Parish is over 45%. Land-based…
NEW ORLEANS - Galatoire’s is welcoming a third addition to its family of French Quarter restaurants with the debut of Galerie de Galatoire at 211 Royal Street, a block away from the original Galatoire’s and its neighbor, Galatoire’s 33 Bar…
NEW ORLEANS - The Contemporary Arts Center and the Krewe of Red Beans announced an extension of their pop-up house float art exhibition and auction through Sunday, April 11. Art from select house floats are on view at the CAC,…
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Office of Tourism is unveiling Louisiana Sunshine Magazine to promote the state to leisure travelers. “We want our visitors to feel right at home by sharing our locals’ insider tips and favorite spots to fish,…
NEW ORLEANS - When live events shut down a year ago, performers and venues weren’t the only economic casualties. The production companies that provide audio equipment, lighting, video and other elements for concerts, festivals and meetings also have been hibernating…
