NEW ORLEANS - Ten former float lieutenants from the Mystic Krewe of Nyx announced the debut of their new Mardi Gras organization, the Mystical Order of the Phoenix, and plans to ride on Feb. 6, 2021 with the Knights of…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Blaine Kern Sr., a float builder who was often credited with helping expand New Orleans' Mardi Gras celebration into a giant event known worldwide, has died. News outlets reported that Blaine Kern Sr., known as “Mr.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Organizers of the Washington Mardi Gras - an annual Carnival-themed gathering of politicos in the nation's capital - have cancelled the 2021 event. "Typically, we would be preparing to send out member packets for the upcoming 2021…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Dozens of float lieutenants with the New Orleans-based Mystic Krewe of Nyx said they will resign over a social media post by its captain, which some current and former members say was racist. Krewe of Nyx…
NEW ORLEANS – A new report from D.K. Shifflet & Associates says that, in 2019, New Orleans welcomed 19.75 million visitors, which is a 6.7 percent increase in visitors compared to the previous year. Visitors to New Orleans in 2019…
CHARLESTON, S.C. AND NEW ORLEANS - Arcadia Publishing, a publisher of books of local history and local interest, announced that it has acquired River Road Press, the publisher of books about New Orleans, Louisiana and the surrounding region. Scott Campbell,…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons will reign as Bacchus L for the 2018 Mardi Gras season. Simmons will reign as the god of wine over the carnival krewe's 50th anniversary parade, which rolls Feb. 11. The…
BATON ROUGE – In an official Proclamation Ceremony, the Mystick Krewe of Louisianians announced the 2018 Chairman, King and Queen for the annual Washington Mardi Gras Ball. The event will take place Jan. 25-27, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Ted…
