Carnival Season is in full swing and Fat Tuesday will soon be here. If you're planning to hit the parades, these are the top 3 in New Orleans.

While locals and tourists get ready for Mardi Gras parades, local law enforcement will once again receive additional resources from federal agencies.

A rainy Sunday pushed six regional Mardi Gras parades later in the schedule. Here are times and maps for Femme Fatale, Carrollton, King Arthur, Barkus, Atlas and Dionysus

For months, Scrim ran wild around the city, eluding capture and developing a giant fan base. His saga has inspired tattoos, murals and Mardi Gras floats.

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is getting ready for its biggest Carnival celebration, Greasing of the Poles. Greasing of the Poles is the official kickoff of the Mardi Gras weekend in the French Quarter.

I travel to New Orleans multiple times a year and always look forward to the palpable joy that fills every corner come carnival season. During Mardi Gras, the city streets are aglow with purple, green,

The city of New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras celebrations by increasing security measures. Find out about the safety initiatives here.

After a brief post- Super Bowl breather, an intense security presence will return to the streets and skies of New Orleans, as helicopters, drones, bomb-sniffing dogs, SWAT