NEW ORLEANS — Mardi Gras bead collection boxes will be located at the front gates of the Audubon Zoo and at the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center. The beads will be recycled by Arc of Greater New Orleans and then used…
NEW ORLEANS — On Feb. 18, the Disney Magic is embarking for the first time from New Orleans. The cruise ship is scheduled for 12 cruises, including four-, five- and six-night Western Caribbean sailings continuing through through April 10. Destinations…
NEW ORLEANS — Here are some notes about Mardi Gras from New Orleans & Company, a destination marketing organization that promotes New Orleans to the world: Strong Visitation - At New Orleans & Company, our primary focus always will be on…
NEW ORLEANS – Peter Mayer Advertising has partnered with the perfumery Tijon to design a new scent inspired by the Carnival season’s most famous treat, the king cake, and its signature trinket: the king cake baby. “For decades, Peter Mayer…
NEW ORLEANS – Food scientists at the University of Holy Cross recently tested fried chicken, ham and cheese sandwiches, jambalaya, onion dip, dairy-based daiquiris and an ice chest full of beer to learn more about foodborne bacteria on popular parade-side…
NEW ORLEANS – LCMC Health is providing EMS coverage for Kenner and Metairie parades and partnering with the City of New Orleans Health Department to provide first aid stations along parade routes. Beginning Friday, Feb. 10, first aid stations will…
NEW ORLEANS – The City of New Orleans is partnering with New Orleans & Company, Grounds Krewe, the Can Manufacturers Institute, ArcGNO and other groups to expand Carnival recycling efforts. The initiative is called Recycle Dat. Residents can take advantage…
NEW ORLEANS — The Pro Bono Publico Foundation — the philanthropic arm of the Rex Organization — announced that it has awarded grants in excess of $1 million. In addition, nearly a half million has been added to the foundation’s…
NEW ORLEANS — The Nieux Society, billed as a “global collective exploring Web3 technology in New Orleans,” is incentivizing locals and visitors to become collectors of one-of-kind digital artwork by offering a highly desirable perk: a place to pee during…
NEW ORLEANS — The Greater New Orleans Inc. NextGen Council is launching a new series of events during Washington Mardi Gras 2023. Louisiana YPs Engage! is designed to “provide a pathway for Louisiana young professionals to maximize this important opportunity…
NEW ORLEANS – On Jan. 6, Executive Pastry Chef Maggie Scales of the Link Restaurant Group will begin offering several flavors and sizes of king cakes at Cochon Butcher and La Boulangerie. Scales will serve the "Elvis," a soft brioche…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Fans of New Orleans' Mardi Gras season can expect another year of shortened parade routes. The Mayor's Mardi Gras Advisory Council said Thursday that the shorter routes of 2022 will continue in 2023, The Times-Picayune/The New…
NEW ORLEANS – The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale held its annual members-only soirée, titled “The Reveal,” on Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The organization selected its 2023 royalty and announced next season’s parade theme,…
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…
