The first parade of the Mardi Gras season took place as scheduled in the French Quarter despite security fears following the ...

New Orleans’ Mia X is hip-hop royalty, so it’s fitting that she’s throwing a royal regency ball to celebrate her 55th ...

The first parade of the Mardi Gras season will roll tonight, less than a week after a man drove his truck into crowds on ...

The Joan of Arc Parade, an annual event since 2008, honors the French heroine's birthday and marks the beginning of the ...

New Orleans has the largest and best-known Carnival celebrations in the U.S., with street parties, fancy balls and parades ...

Pierre Poujade, center, whose newly formed anti-tax party has surprised the world by winning at least 50 seats in the French ...

On Jan. 6, the 17th annual Joan of Arc parade will march through the French Quarter, celebrating the birthday of the legendary sword-wielding teenage warrior. The Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc always ...

In New Orleans, the annual Joan of Arc Parade marked the start of the Carnival season, just days after a tragic attack. Participants, dressed as angels, conveyed hope and resilience while celebrating ...

Sarah Chippe, a newcomer to the Joan of Arc 12th night festivities, said coming to the parade was important after last week's tragedy. “I’m just excited to show love and support for the community,” ...