James 'Sugar Boy' Crawford was just trying to write a catchy song. He didn’t know 'Iko Iko' would become part of Carnival’s ...

This week we continue our look at some of the names and voices behind some classic Carnival tunes by profiling the writers of ...

Blake Pontchartrain looks at some of the names and voices behind iconic New Orleans Carnival songs. There are few people ...

The announcement comes after city leaders said they are slashing Carnival spending at Gallier Hall by $200,000.

Endymion’s floats feature cutting-edge fiber-optic and LED lighting, smoke effects, confetti machines, and animated props.

Mardi Gras is just around the corner! Get ready for parades, King Cakes and tons of beads. The Mardi Gras season, also referred to as Carnival, begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — In New Orleans, the conclusion of the Christmas season coincides with the beginning of Mardi ...

Southern University's Human Jukebox has announced its 2026 Mardi Gras parade schedule, featuring six appearances across New ...