The Mardi Gras season, also referred to as Carnival, begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until Fat Tuesday.

There has been a long tradition of Mobile chiding the larger, better known Carnival in New Orleans. In 2018, Mobile Mayor ...

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From festive highs like Mardi Gras to quieter, budget-friendly seasons, we break down the best time to visit New Orleans by ...

While the rest of the world considers their New Year’s resolutions, revelers in New Orleans are giddy because king cake season is upon us. Carnival kicks off with plenty of parties and parades, and it ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana National Guard is officially being mobilized to New Orleans. According to a statement from a Pentagon spokesperson, up to 350 guard members have been activated ...

The Pentagon on Tuesday said it deployed 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducted an immigration operation in the city earlier this month. The ...

Netflix’s “Boots” follows two new Marine recruits who could hardly be more different. Cameron Cope (Miles Heizer) drifts ...

There’s something uniquely poetic about traveling by train; the gentle sway, the rhythmic click of wheels on tracks, and the opportunity to watch landscapes unfold slowly. Amtrak’s new Mardi Gras ...

Amtrak launched Mardi Gras Service Aug. 18, linking Gulf Coast cities to New Orleans. Coach seats provide legroom, outlets and open access between cars for movement. Terminal sits 15 minutes from ...

The Pentagon is deploying 350 National Guard troops in New Orleans through Mardi Gras in an effort to curb crime in the city. The troops will support federal authorities, including the Department of ...