Partying in the French Quarter on Mardi Gras in New Orleans on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Mardi Gras 2023 is Feb. 21, and Carnival starts up a few weeks earlier, on Jan. 6 as always.

French Quarter Festival drew approximately 950,000 people over four days this year, but it still felt significantly more manageable than Mardi Gras.Many of those attendees were locals, and while ...

On the Saturday before Mardi Gras, one small Carnival krewe ... As before, members will don food-themed costumes for a route through the French Quarter. Their signature throws are kitchen spoons ...

NEW ORLEANS — The entire French Quarter was closed to vehicular ... in what is expected to be a huge weekend leading up to Mardi Gras Day. NOPD re-opened the French Quarter only to vehicles ...

As the streets were being picked up, many parade-goers were picking themselves up and moving on over toward the French Quarter ... We’re very excited.” Both Mardi Gras rookies and Mardi ...

Mardi Gras, an annual carnival celebrated with ... the rate for a king room for two people at the Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter cost $169 on Feb. 6, a week before Fat Tuesday.

In the U.S., on Mardi Gras day, outdoor celebrations last until midnight, until party-goers are "asked to clear off the street," according to the French Quarter official website. Is Mardi Gras ...

Mardi Gras is synonymous with New Orleans, beads, daiquiris, king cake and Bourbon Street. And while the tradition in New Orleans began in the French Quarter more than 166 years ago, the largest ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - "Let the good times roll," at the best Mardi Gras party this side of the French Quarter. Mainstrasse in Covington is hosting its annual Mardi Gras parade and party on March 1.

OFFICIALLY OVER. AND AS WE PREPARE FOR MARDI GRAS NOW, MANY OF THE BUSINESSES IN THE FRENCH QUARTER SAY THEY HOPE THE UPCOMING SEASON IS BETTER THAN THE PAST WEEK. WDSU’S BRITTNEY VERNER GOT ...

The added security measures throughout the French Quarter are a stark reminder of the recent violence while preparing the city for Super Bowl week and Mardi Gras. “It’s just overwhelming to be ...