Mardi Gras and New Orleans – a duo so iconic, it’s practically tattooed on the American psyche. Beads flying, brass bands ...

Johnson explained its origins in a 1985 Times-Picayune interview. He said his friend Frank Miller helped inspire him. “He gave me the lines about the Green Room and the Plaza. They were bars near the ...

America’s favorite party host has endured acute tragedy amid familiar urban problems, and meets it all with a singular ...

Mardi Gras is coming to Salisbury. Communities in Schools-Rowan is reimagining what fundraising can be and bringing a little ...

After the January 1 terrorist attack, council says public safety is more important than cracking down on tents ...

New Orleans erupts into a dazzling display of parades, music, and revelry for Mardi Gras. Known as "Fat Tuesday," this celebration marks the final day before Lent and is so deeply ingrained in ...

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The city is requiring more police officers at parades this year, putting higher costs on smaller, independent krewes vital to ...

Cajun Seafood House in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, may look unassuming from the outside, but inside, it’s a paradise for seafood ...

If you're planning to attend Galveston's Mardi Gras festivities, you'll want to do more than plan out an outfit. You'll also need to avoid new traffic closures, or you could get stuck for hours.

The musician talks about incorporating a sampled beat into "The Star-Spangled Banner" and discusses his future with the ...

Whitford said nearly 1,000 vehicle barriers are proposed to keep people across New Orleans safe for Mardi Gras. Whitford said he will be in New Orleans this week to meet with city officials to ...