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• Man fatally struck while walking along I-10 in New Orleans overnight

  March 2, 2022 9:24 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - A man was struck and killed by a vehicle on I-10 just hours after Mardi Gras celebrations came to a close in New Orleans. WWL-TV reports the wreck happened shortly after 3:30 a.m. Wednesday on the interstate near the Carrollton Avenue exit. Police said the man... more »

• Bystanders help as carnival ride malfunctions at National Cherry Festival

  July 10, 2021 9:59 PM

  GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. - A carnival ride at the 95th Annual National Cherry Festival malfunctioned and started rocking back and forth while passengers were in the air. Here’s another video: pic.twitter.com/5auCaiRlEp — Chad (@ChadBlue83) July 10, 2021 At 11 p.m. Thursday, around 20... more »

• Mid City celebrates Mardi Gras with reverse parade

  February 7, 2021 11:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The annual Mid City Mardi Gras Parade rolled out as planned Sunday afternoon with a COVID added twist. "Everyone needs something to smile about, everyone needs something to get excited about, and Mardi Gras is that," Symphony Malveaux with the Mid City Redevelopment Alliance... more »

• Mardi Gras 2021: Mid City Gras to hold reverse parade Sunday Play Video

  February 5, 2021 9:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Since the pandemic began, communities across Louisiana have been working to lock down COVID-safe ways to celebrate Mardi Gras 2021, and members of the Mid City Gras in Baton Rouge feel they've succeeded in finding a safe way to observe the holiday. The krewe is hosting... more »

• With Mardi Gras parades banned, Human Jukebox coming to terms with quiet carnival season Play Video

  November 17, 2020 10:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The sound of notes are noticeably missing from the Southern University band hall this fall. There are no halftime routines to run through, no events to prepare for. "We had hurricanes, tornadoes, different things that give us a two-week setback, but never have we been able... more »

• Carnival to part ways with 18 ships as U.S. cruises remain banned amid pandemic

  September 18, 2020 6:25 AM

  Businesses across the world are scrambling to recover from financial hits that find their root cause with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the cruise industry is no different. Amid efforts to remain financially afloat, Carnival Corporation has decided to part ways with 18 of its ships, the Miami Herald reports.... more »

• Carnival announces cancellation of one NOLA-based ship's cruises for remainder of 2020

  September 16, 2020 10:57 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - A Wednesday morning announcement from Carnival Cruise Line explained that one of the company's New Orleans-based ships won't take to the water until April of next year due to the current health crisis as well as scheduled maintenance, The Advocate reports. Guests who'd hoped to sail... more »

• Second rider falls from float during Krewe of Thoth parade

  February 23, 2020 7:31 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A second float rider has fallen from a Krewe of Thoth float. New Orleans EMS posted on twitter that a second float rider has fallen. The rider fell from #33 parade float. The rider was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition.... more »

• Rider hospitalized after falling off New Orleans parade float

  February 23, 2020 5:05 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - According to New Orleans EMS a person riding in the Krewe of Thoth parade has fallen off a float Sunday afternoon. Around 3:30 p.m. New Orleans EMS officials tweeted one float rider was taken to a local hospital after they fell from the lower level of... more »

• Krewe of Oshun parade made its debut in North Baton Rouge Play Video

  February 8, 2020 11:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Scotlandville is celebrating a Mardi Gras of their own this year. Saturday afternoon people enjoyed Scotlandville's first Mardi Gras Parade. "Scotlandville is coming back alive." With more than 60 entries the parade turned out to be a success. Southern University's marching band known as "The... more »

• Water pours into rooms, hallways after bizarre system failure aboard cruise ship Play Video

  May 4, 2018 5:16 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – The Carnival Dream, which operates cruises from New Orleans, experienced an issue with the fire suppression system that caused water to pour out of ceilings and walls. The water eruption started late Thursday. Fifty staterooms flooded, according to the cruise line. The ship was five... more »

• Port Allen gears up for bigger, better 'Juneteenth' celebration Play Video

  June 18, 2017 12:05 AM

  PORT ALLEN - The City of Port Allen is going all out for this year's Juneteenth Freedom Festival. More than just a festival, it's a full-on carnival with rides, food and games. Residents have been celebrating Juneteenth here for almost 20 years. But this year, the city kicked... more »

• Police presence will remain unchanged for weekend downtown events

  February 17, 2017 10:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The parades will roll on this weekend in Baton Rouge without an increased police presence, despite a violent week across the city. Thousands of people will be downtown this weekend as huge parades roll through the streets. Downtown business owners said they are not concerned, because they... more »

• Sofia Vergara shares picture of king cake, says she's ready for Mardi Gras

  February 15, 2017 6:44 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – People are freaking out about a picture of a king cake on Instagram. The picture is of an ordinary cake from a popular bakery; one of thousands circulating around right now as Louisiana natives, their friends and visitors snap and share their favorite Carnival snack. But,... more »

• Krewe of Orion prepares for 2017 debut Play Video

  February 10, 2017 11:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Krewe of Orion is set to kick off carnival season Saturday night at 6:30 pm. The all-male organization has 18 floats loaded and ready to make the journey from St. Gabriel to downtown Baton Rouge Saturday morning. The krewe’s captain, Darren Coates, is... more »

• 46th annual Greasing of the Poles means Fat Tuesday just around corner

  February 5, 2016 5:50 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The French Quarter’s annual Greasing of the Poles was held Friday morning, kicking off one of the biggest party weekends in the Big Easy as Carnival really gets going. It was the 46th iteration of the event, held at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street. The... more »

• Krewe of Artemis rolls through Downtown Friday night Play Video

  January 29, 2016 5:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Carnival season has arrived in Baton Rouge and parade goers are in for a lovely surprise as almost springlike conditions will move into the Capital Area for the duration of the weekend. Cloudless skies and cool, but comfortable, temperatures are on tap for Friday night as... more »

• Spanish Town flamingos quickly become endangered Play Video

  January 18, 2016 5:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Carnival season is off to the races. The first sign of that was the Spanish Town flamingos flocking to the City Park lake. The Krewe of Spanish Town stocked the lake last night and within hours of daylight, the flamingos went extinct.... more »

• Carnival season rolls into season Wednesday night

  January 6, 2016 10:36 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Carnival season got off to a musical start as the Phunny Phorty Phellows rolled down St. Charles Avenue Wednesday night. The gaggle parades each Twelfth Night, Jan. 6. In 2016, as they do each year, the group ro de a street car as festival goers... more »