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New Orleans receives additional federal help

Here are the new rules, changes and schedule for 2025 Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans

Carnival is here! From ladders to grills to beads and Nyx's departure, here's a list of everything that's changing this season.

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New Orleans to enhance Mardi Gras safety with SEAR-1 federal support

Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced that Mardi Gras has been upgraded to a SEAR-1 security event, a top rating given to events of national or international importance. This change means federal agencies will now provide more help and resources to keep the city safe during the celebrations.

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New Orleans receives additional federal help ahead of Super Bowl, Mardi Gras 2025

The first phase to strengthen the security plan for Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras is already in effect. Both are considered “SEAR 1” events by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “SEAR” stands for “Special Event Assessment Rating,

NOLA.com · 19h

What is a streetcar-riding New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe to do when there’s no streetcar?

Ironically, the Societé des Champs Elysée, a streetcar-riding Mardi Gras krewe, hasn’t been able to ride the Rampart Street streetcar on Kings Night for five years

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Keeping Mardi Gras safe: What's in place to stop another attack in New Orleans?

Five days after a deadly terror attack shook New Orleans, one big question still looms: Will the city be safe for Mardi Gras?

T-Pain, Joe Jonas kick off Mardi Gras concerts

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A Jonas brother, 'Jersey Shore’ alum, Grammy winners headline Universal Orlando Mardi Gras

The concerts are just part of Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras festivities. Here’s what guests should know about Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. What ar

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T-Pain, Joe Jonas, Kool & The Gang to headline Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras celebration

Running Feb. 1 through March 30, Universal Orlando Resorts's Mardi Gras brings the New Orleans celebration to their Universal Studios park. Guests to the park can experience new food items and a themed parade as part of regular admission.

Orlando Sentinel on MSN · 20h

Universal: T-Pain, Joe Jonas kick off Mardi Gras concerts

Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnival will be held at Universal Studios theme park from Feb. 1 through March 30. Concerts are held on select nights during that period, following the park’s nightly Mardi Gras Parade, which will feature six new floats this year as well as the traditional bead tossing.

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Mobile’s Lighting of the Mardi Gras Tree rescheduled due to weather

Those looking forward to kicking off the Carnival Season will have to wait a little bit longer for the festivities to begin ...

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Fifth annual Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival returns as ‘biggest-ever’

Carnival season has begun in New Orleans and city officials recently announced the line-up for the upcoming Mardi Gras ...

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Louisiana AG orders investigation after New Year’s Day massacre as New Orleans gets heightened security status for Mardi Gras

As New Orleans kicks off its extravagant Carnival season this week, Louisiana is launching a new investigation into the New ...

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Celebrate start of Mardi Gras season with Krewe of Rio's king cake cutting Friday

Join the Krewe of Rio at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Cajundome for a king cake cutting, kicking off Mardi Gras and celebrating ...

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Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras’ Kids and Kritters Parade scheduled (Details)

A Mardi Gras parade for children and pets is coming to Northwest Florida next month. The parade is the Kids and Kritters ...

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Mobile Mask owner, editor and publisher Steve Joynt talks 2025 Mardi Gras season

Mobile Mask owner, editor and publisher Steve Joynt, who is also known as Mr. Mask, joined News 5’s Cherish Lombard Tuesday ...

Will bird flu outbreak affect a beloved Mardi Gras tradition?

It wouldn't be Mardi Gras for many without a good, old-fashioned chicken run. But, could the outbreak of bird flu cause the tradition to go by the wayside?

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Chef Kevin Belton: Mardi Gras time means delicious recipes for parties, potlucks and parades

Bananas foster hand pies and Carnival pasta are food for parade potlucks. Here are Chef Kevin Belton's New Orleans recipes.

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New Orleans receives additional federal help

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