Mardi Gras, New Orleans

Security plan for New Orleans Mardi Gras backed by state, feds
With Mardi Gras celebrations under way, the city of New Orleans is ramping up security measures in response to the heightened threat level following the New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street. Law enforcement agencies at the local,
Multi-Agency Security Coalition Unveils Comprehensive Plan for a Safer Mardi Gras 2025 in New Orleans
Orleans Parish Sheriff announces a multi-agency effort to secure Mardi Gras 2025 under the #StrongerUnited initiative.
Storms, possible twisters to threaten the South just as New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras
Powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to punch through Louisiana and other parts of the South on Tuesday just as huge parades and costumed revelers are set to celebrate Mardi
New Orleans Police Mardi Gras Security Expands on Super Bowl
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
Months after terror attack, New Orleans cautiously celebrates Mardi Gras
The promise from authorities for more security threatened to conflict with the city’s anything-goes sensibilities, and some changes were evident.
Storms, possible twisters to threaten South as New Orleans starts to celebrate Mardi Gras
The storms will also be one of the first big tests for meteorologists at the National Weather Service after hundreds of forecasters were fired under President Donald Trump’s moves to slash the size of the federal government.
What to know about Mardi Gras and the celebration in New Orleans
Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where people become more disciplined and give up habits for 40 days.
Livvy Dunne Stuns on Mardi Gras Float in New Orleans
Livvy Dunne is the — unofficial — queen of Mardi Gras. On Sunday, March 2, the 22-year-old Louisiana State University gymnastics team member posted an Instagram carousel highlighting her Mardi Gras festivities,
New Orleans boosts Mardi Gras security measures to historic levels
With Mardi Gras just days away, New Orleans is boosting security to historic levels after a terror attack on the city's Bourbon Street killed 14 people on New Year's Day. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch has more.
Extra security precautions at Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Security precautions are heightened in New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras. This comes after a shocking terrorist attack on Bourbon Street on New Year's Day. CBS News' Kati Weis reports.

Mardi Gras, Louisiana and Shooting

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Authorities launch French Quarter security zone ahead of Mardi Gras
Local authorities have established the French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone Friday through Ash Wednesday in an attempt to ...
Forecasted winds force cancellation of Jefferson Parish Mardi Gras parades; New Orleans weighing decision
Jefferson Parish officials on Lundi Gras (March 3) announced the cancellation of all Mardi Gras parades due to high winds in ...