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• Tuesday AM Forecast: Sunny and cool for Mardi Gras festivities Play Video

  February 13, 2024 6:51 AM

  Mardi Gras will be cool and sunny, perfect for the final parades of the season! We will stay dry for the majority of this week with warmer temperatures each afternoon and rain arriving by the weekend. Today & Tonight: While it is a bit of... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Rain exits, drier air and windy conditions left behind Play Video

  February 12, 2024 7:25 AM

  Rain exits early on Monday, giving way to cooler and drier days ahead. Although windy for parades on Lundi Gras, the wind backs off just in time for Mardi Gras. There will be no weather-related issues for parades on Fat Tuesday. Today & Tonight : Sunday night’s storms have... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Rain chances ramping up over the weekend Play Video

  February 9, 2024 6:58 AM

  Clouds dominate for the next several days along with unseasonably warm temperatures. As we progress further into Mardi Gras weekend, rain only becomes more of a likelihood which could pose problems for outdoor events. Today & Tonight : Overnight clouds are leading to a mild start across the capital... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: Next storm system could soon "rain on our parade" Play Video

  February 1, 2024 4:16 PM

  Our days with warm and dry weather are numbered as we await our next rainmaker. Rain might end up being the fly in the ointment as many Mardi Gras events get underway on Saturday. Tonight & Tomorrow : High clouds will exit the area on Thursday... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Rain still set to arrive this weekend after a comfortable workweek Play Video

  February 1, 2024 6:40 AM

  Quiet weather conditions persist as we await the next weather system set to arrive this weekend. Rain on Saturday may impact any outdoor events, including Mardi Gras parades. Today & Tonight: Cloud cover continues to increase early this morning and will gradually turn skies mainly cloudy for the majority... more »

• LaToya Cantrell explains why she made obscene gesture at float during Carnival parade

  March 1, 2023 4:52 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – Mayor LaToya Cantrell on Wednesday said she gave a rider in a Carnival krewe the middle finger because he did that to her first. "I just had to go ahead and just do a little bird flip and say 'I love you,'" she told reporters during... more »

• Prosecutors won't pursue charges against LSU star Malik Nabers after New Orleans arrest Play Video

  February 21, 2023 2:02 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers was arrested in the French Quarter Monday night after an officer spotted a handgun in his pocket, though the state does not intend to prosecute the case against the college football star. Arrest records say Nabers, 19, was among the Mardi... more »

• Police shortage means shorter Carnival parade routes in New Orleans

  October 14, 2022 4:11 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – A short-staffed NOPD means shorter Carnival parade routes for 2023. That was the message the Mayor’s Mardi Gras Advisory Council sent Thursday night. The reason is a lack of officers to line the routes. Parade routes were shortened for 2022, also because of a lack... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: layers needed for outdoor Mardi Gras plans Play Video

  February 28, 2022 5:46 PM

  Quiet weather is in store for the week ahead. Expect a very gradual warming trend. Next 24 Hours: Skies will stay clear overnight. With light, north winds and very low dew point temperatures, lows will easily drop through the 40s, with many neighborhoods north of I-10 falling into the... more »

• All-female krewe embraces self-expression through sweet dance moves Play Video

  February 27, 2022 6:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Parades are packed with a variety of marching groups, floats and krewes. One local dancing krewe has dance moves as sweet as its name. Baton Rouge native, Ellen Tadman, joined the Beign “Yays” five years ago. “As soon as I heard about it, I said,... more »

• Finally, after a COVID hiatus, Spanish Town rolls; closes out Mardi Gras in BR Play Video

  February 26, 2022 12:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE -The streets were flooded as many were downtown celebrating the best time of the year, Mardi Gras. Spanish Town was painted in pink, floats covered the streets and thousands crowded together trying to catch beads and other goodies. One woman, Anita Parsons, has not missed the... more »

• New Orleans Mardi Gras 2022 updated parade schedule

  January 7, 2022 4:50 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - As the Crescent City prepares for its world-famous Carnival celebrations, an updated parade schedule has been announced. The new schedule, according to WWL-TV , is below. The news outlet reports that Carnival season will begin with a rolling party on the city's historic streetcar line... more »

• 'Mardi Gras is returning,' NOLA mayor promises; Routes slightly modified in 2022

  December 21, 2021 11:21 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - "Mardi Gras is returning to New Orleans in 2022; It is happening," New Orleans' mayor said in opening remarks during a Tuesday news conference where the city also outlined changes to parades. Routes will be changed for Carnival 2022. "We are looking at all the... more »

• Actor Josh Duhamel to reign as Bacchus LIII Play Video

  December 20, 2021 7:41 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — A representative of Hollywood is traveling to the "Cajun LA" for a very special appearance at NOLA's Mardi Gras 2022. According to WWL-TV , actor, director, and former fashion model Josh Duhamel is picking up the crown to reign as Bacchus LIII on Sunday, February 27,... more »

• New Orleans begins planning Mardi Gras 2022

  August 6, 2021 8:28 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana is already preparing for Mardi Gras 2022, but with the looming threat of COVID-19 putting a damper on future events, organizers are approaching next year's carnival season with tentative plans that can easily be adjusted to accommodate a scaled-back celebration. According to WWL-TV , the... more »

• Historic Spanish Town parade rolls through in reverse for the first time Play Video

  February 13, 2021 10:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Due to the pandemic, folks in Spanish Town shifted gears and held their annual Mardis Gras parade in reverse. Drivers rolled through the streets in vehicles that were decorated in beads and flamingo pink. The parade is a little different this year because for the... more »

• Spanish Town celebrates Mardi Gras with 'Pretty in Pink' reverse parade Play Video

  February 12, 2021 11:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - With waves and cheers, the historic Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade kicked off today, but in reverse. "They canceled the parade so we're going to be the parade," said one parade-goer from their car. Dozens of cars rolled through the streets, decked out in Mardi... more »

• Comogo floats staying afloat, finding ways to celebrate Mardi Gras Play Video

  February 12, 2021 9:04 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Comogo floats cater to Mardi Gras krewes and any parade in the area but this year, many floats are not rolling and those who make the magical creations are lucky to stay afloat. In a normal Louisiana February, you'll hear music, screams and see streets filled with... more »

• King Corona and Queen Vaccine take over Southdowns Mardi Gras parade Play Video

  February 11, 2021 11:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - You can add the Krewe of Southdowns parade to the list of Mardi Gras events being canceled this year because of COVID-19, but the spirit of season is not being lost. The krewe plans to deliver king cakes to healthcare workers at vaccine centers in Baton... more »

• Mardi Gras 2021: Spanish Town prepares for Saturday's reverse parade Play Video

  February 11, 2021 6:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A historic capital city district anchored by Spanish Town Road will be celebrating Mardi Gras with a reverse parade on Saturday, Feb. 13. During the event, more than 25 homes in Baton Rouge's Spanish Town Neighborhood will participate in a house decorating contest dubbed Pretty in... more »

• Some sense of normalcy: Lakes 'flocked' ahead of Spanish Town drive-by house parade Play Video

  February 8, 2021 10:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Some sense of "normalcy" amid the coronavirus appeared on the LSU Lakes Monday as the Spanish Town Krewe flocked the lakes. The iconic pink flamingos appeared, though in far fewer numbers. "The lakes have been flocked! We only put a few in the lakes to... more »

• Mardi Gras 2021: City of New Roads to hold alternative drive-by celebration this weekend Play Video

  February 5, 2021 8:41 AM

  NEW ROADS - A number of traditional Mardi Gras events have been either postponed or altogether canceled for Louisiana's 2021 carnival season due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. But in the City of New Roads, adherence to COVID guidelines has not disrupted the small community's Mardi Gras celebrations. ... more »

• NOLA leaders developing plan to prevent Mardi Gras from becoming super-spreader event

  February 3, 2021 6:52 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to alter the way Americans approach daily life, New Orleans officials are hoping to find a way to adapt the area's legendary Mardi Gras celebrations to a world changed by COVID-19. According to WWL-TV , the typical carnival festivities that... more »

• Louisiana bakers anticipate increased king cakes sales due to pandemic Play Video

  January 3, 2021 11:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - King Cake, a sweet, circular pastry tied to the Catholic celebration of Epiphany, is typically enjoyed on January 6. But this year, the pandemic is motivating some to purchase the beloved holiday pastries much earlier. Some bakeries say the festive dessert is already being sold, and that... more »

• Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade canceled; board hoping to reschedule Play Video

  December 29, 2020 10:31 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the 2021 Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade won't roll through downtown on Feb. 13, after the city-parish did not approve plans, board president Robert King tells WBRZ. While officials hope to reschedule the 41st installment of the pink parade later in the... more »

• Mardi Gras 2021: Pointe Coupee Parish officials cancel upcoming Mardi Gras season Play Video

  December 21, 2020 11:32 AM

  POINTE COUPEE PARISH - With coronavirus continuing to impact the community, Mardi Gras Krewes across the state are addressing how they'll handle the upcoming seasonal festivities. Pointe Coupee Parish leaders decided last week, to cancel their traditional festivities due to the health crisis. The decision was announced Monday,... more »

• Mayor's office, medical advisors still mulling Spanish Town Mardi Gras proposals Play Video

  December 16, 2020 10:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Spanish Town Mardi Gras officials are still holding out hope that riders will load onto floats and revelers will line up on sidewalks come Feb. 13. "We can hold out a little bit longer and just kind of see," said Robert King, Spanish Town Mardi Gras... more »

• Mardi Gras 2021: Krewe of Denham Springs cancels upcoming seasonal events

  December 9, 2020 9:53 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - As Mardi Gras celebrations for 2021 continue to be adjusted or canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, the Krewe of Denham Springs has announced its decision to suspend events associated with the upcoming Mardi Gras season. The Krewe released a statement concerning their decision Wednesday (Dec. 9)... 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 »

• 'Running with it': Spanish Town Mardi Gras moving forward with plans for parade, ball Play Video

  October 19, 2020 10:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Spanish Town Mardi Gras board President Robert King's year revolves around everything pink. This most uncertain of years has not changed that. "We're in a holding pattern, but we're not in a holding pattern," King said. "We're proceeding like it's a regular year, even though it's... more »

• Legendary New Orleans figure, Blaine Kern Sr., dies at 93

  June 26, 2020 6:49 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — A leading figure in New Orleans' history and a key part of the city's Mardi Gras season has passed away. According to WWL-TV , Blaine Kern Sr., the legendary artist and high energy entrepreneur who turned Mardi Gras float building into a multimillion-dollar business died Thursday.... more »

• Hundreds of Krewe of Nyx riders, two dozen lieutenants resign amid racial controversy

  June 10, 2020 12:02 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — Several float lieutenants and riders of Mardi Gras' all-female super krewe, the Mystic Krewe of Nyx, have resigned their memberships. According to WWL TV, a statement released by the organization says all of the Nyx's non-board member float lieutenants and... more »

• Acadia Parish: Police investigate late night shooting on Mardi Gras

  February 26, 2020 6:57 AM

  RAYNE - Rayne Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late in the evening on Mardi Gras. According to KATC , officials say police were responding to an unauthorized Mardi Gras celebration when several gunshots sounded within the 800 block of Lyman Avenue, near Gossen Memorial Park. Officers... more »

• The Facts: Why Fat Tuesday's date changes every year

  February 26, 2020 6:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Now that Mardi Gras 2020 has officially ended, some Louisianians are already planning for next year. And, according to The Advocate Mardi Gras 2021 will be a little earlier than it was this year. Fat Tuesday will fall on February 16, 2021. The peak... more »

• New Orleans: Pregnant woman hit by car on Mardi Gras

  February 26, 2020 5:48 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Officials with the New Orleans Police Department say a pregnant woman was struck by a car in Tremé on Mardi Gras, and they suspect that the person behind the wheel was under the influence of alcohol. According to WWL-TV , the incident occurred near St. Philip... more »

• Chasing chickens in Mamou on Mardi Gras Play Video

  February 25, 2020 5:48 PM

  MAMOU - The Courir de Mardi Gras tradition lives on in Evangeline Parish. Men in colorful costumes and masks travel around town on horseback making stops where they collect ingredients for the gumbo. The Mardi Gras event has been happening for decades passed on from family to family.... more »

• Mardi Gras morning crash kills one person in New Orleans

  February 25, 2020 11:22 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - On Mardi Gras morning one person was killed in a car crash in New Orleans' Seventh Ward. According to WWL-TV , officials with New Orleans Police Department say shortly before 5 a.m., an unidentified driver behind the wheel of a white convertible was headed along St.... more »

• Man arrested for double-shooting during Mardi Gras celebrations in Mobile

  February 25, 2020 9:18 AM

  MOBILE, AL - Police say a fatal shooting in downtown Mobile, just before a Mardi Gras parade, left a man dead and a woman severely injured. According to al.com , the shooting, which took place 30 minutes before the Infant Mystics parade, was the result of a domestic dispute.... more »

• New Orleans: Mardi Gras celebrations in full swing Play Video

  February 25, 2020 8:11 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Carnival season reaches its peak on Fat Tuesday, when New Orleans parade-goers take to the streets to catch beads and party with NOLA krewes. Despite the celebrations, this year's Mardi Gras festivities have been overshadowed by grief following the deaths of two parade-goers who were hit... 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 »

• Scattered Showers for Lundi Gras Play Video

  February 23, 2020 6:59 PM

  THE FORECAST: Tonight and Tomorrow: Cloudy skies tonight and 5 to 10 mph winds out of the southeast will keep temperatures mild, as overnight lows will only drop near 55°. A wet Lundi Gras in store, with light morning showers intensifying through the afternoon, peaking between the hours... more »

• New Orleans: Two deaths during Mardi Gras parades lead to tandem float ban Play Video

  February 23, 2020 1:48 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - This Mardi Gras season, celebrations have been overshadowed by the devastating deaths of two parade-goers in New Orleans. Both 58-year-old Geraldine Carmouche and 58-year-old Joseph Sampson were killed in connection with tandem floats and now, the City of New Orleans has cancelled all tandem floats in... more »

• Krewe of Comogo parade to roll in Plaquemine Sunday night

  February 23, 2020 12:27 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - The Krewe of Comogo Parade is rolling Sunday night at 7 p.m. The parade will roll down Hwy 1 to Eden Street and then turn right onto Bellview Drive. The Krewe was formed in memory of Brenda Comeaux, a board member of the Krewe of... more »

• Anticipation grows as residents prepare for Spanish Town Parade Play Video

  February 21, 2020 9:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For many residents in the Spanish Town neighborhood, Friday felt more like Christmas Eve. "I woke up this morning and said it's Mardi Gras Eve," Jamie Gober said." Gober spent the afternoon decorating her front yard like many of her neighbors. "I went for... more »

• The Ruby Slipper's Mardi Gras menu puts a carnival season twist on classic favorites Play Video

  February 21, 2020 10:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE - With Carnival Season in full swing, The Ruby Slipper is celebrating this special time of year by serving up a few Mardi Gras specialties. The Ruby Slipper's Lakeisha Britton stopped by WBRZ's 2une In to show viewers how to make their popular Jazzy Stuffed French Toast.... more »

• Sun returns, freezing temperatures possible tonight Play Video

  February 21, 2020 7:20 AM

  After five not so nice days, clear skies have returned. Below average temperatures are expected through Saturday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Despite a sunny Friday afternoon, high temperatures will fail to reach 60 degrees. Most locations will top out in the mid to upper 50s with light,... more »

• 20 horses featured during NOLA Mardi Gras parades will be up for adoption

  February 21, 2020 6:22 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Every Mardi Gras season, at least 20 horses are purchased from horse brokers to be featured in New Orleans events as members of carnival royalty frequently ride the majestic animals during the city's most prestigious parades. But once the celebrations come to a conclusion, these horses... more »

• Upcoming Spanish Town Parade marks end of an era for local couple Play Video

  February 18, 2020 9:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A couple with life-long memories surrounding the Spanish Town parade route are putting a decades-long tradition to rest. After nearly 100 years and 3 generations of pink parade memories, Anne and Gerald Woods decide to put their memory-filled home on the market. Anne Woods has celebrated... more »

• Father disturbed when his two-year-old catches racist figurine during Mardi Gras parade

  February 18, 2020 10:02 AM

  GRETNA - The Advocate reports that when a man and his son attended a parade in Gretna this past Saturday, the man was shocked by what he saw when he took a look at one of the items his two-year-old son caught. Pablo Reyes told The Advocate he and... more »

• 'Saint' Nancy Parker honored by Krewe of King Arthur

  February 17, 2020 8:19 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Over the weekend, the Krewe of King Arthur honored Fox 8 News' former anchor Nancy Parker by deeming her New Orleans' newest saint, and unveiling a float with a portrait-like caricature of Parker with a halo over her head. It's the second time this Mardi... 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 »

• Jennifer Coolidge to serve as Honorary Muse in Krewe of Muses parade

  February 6, 2020 12:27 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Actress and comedian Jennifer Coolidge has been chosen as the Honorary Muse in this year's Krewe of Muses parade. Coolidge is a part-time New Orleans resident, best known for her roles in Legally Blonde and American Pie. According to WWL-TV , when the parade rolls... more »

• City of Baker to hold its first annual Mardi Gras parade, Feb. 15

  February 6, 2020 11:45 AM

  BAKER - The City of Baker kicks off its first annual Mardi Gras parade, Saturday, February 15 at 10 a.m. Councilwoman Glenda Bryant will serve as Grand Marshal and the parade is sponsored by Advantage Charter Academy. The route begins on Main Street and the parade is expected... more »

• This Sunday: Krewe of Mutts Parade

  February 5, 2020 6:37 AM

  This Sunday, February 9, Mardi Gras Downtown 2020 kicks off with 'Bark in the Park' from 10:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m. So, grab your friends and your fur babies to join the CAAWS 'Mystic Krewe of Mutts' parade for a day of fun. This year's theme is "Fairy... more »

• Amid outcry, new tarp placed over exposed body at Hard Rock collapse site

  January 22, 2020 3:48 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Hours after officials said it would be too dangerous to attempt to place another cover over a dead body at the unstable Hard Rock collapse site, the city appears to have done just that. The ongoing saga concerning the downtown New Orleans hotel took a morbid... more »

• The perfect ending to the perfect season; The Tigers who won it all celebrate the season with a parade Play Video

  January 18, 2020 11:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Thousands of LSU fans piled up on LSU's campus to celebrate with the Tigers for doing the unthinkable. It was a Tiger Mardi Gras on Saturday Jan. 18 at LSU's campus. A sea of purple and gold drowned LSU's campus as fans were cheering and catching... more »

• NOLA councilman aims to keep post-Mardi Gras streets cleaner by banning plastic bag toss Play Video

  January 15, 2020 7:50 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans Councilman and former Zulu King, Jay H. Banks is hoping to keep New Orleans cleaner during Mardi Gras by making it unlawful to throw plastic bags to crowds. The idea came to mind after a task force discovered that tossing plastic bags containing beads... more »

• The Krewe of Endymion and other carnival events forced to adjust due to Hard Rock Hotel collapse

  January 6, 2020 6:05 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Krewe of Endymion is all set to roll on Feb. 22, but due to the dangerous condition of the collapsed Hard Rock Hotel, officials are still deciding on the route Endymion will use to proceed through downtown New Orleans. According to The Advocate , Endymion... more »

• Robin Thicke to reign as Bacchus LII

  January 3, 2020 10:48 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Singer-songwriter Robin Alan Thicke is all set to follow in his father's footsteps and reign as Bacchus, who took on the role in 1988. While Alan Thicke became Bacchus XX just over three decades ago, this Mardi Gras season Robin Thicke is taking on the honorable... more »

• Mid City Gras reveals its grand marshall

  December 30, 2019 12:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Mid City Gras has revealed Rodneyna M. Hart as the grand marshall of its 2020 parade. The big reveal was held Monday night, during a brief ceremony at the Baton Rouge Gallery. Hart was presented with a scepter and crown from Front Yard Bikes, the... more »

• Layer up, winds to nip through another freeze Wednesday Play Video

  March 5, 2019 7:09 AM

  Temperatures will be anything but fat on Tuesday as numbers will stay below average through Thursday morning. Fortunately, all parades can expect dry conditions. That was not the case on Monday evening. An unexpected batch of showers, occasionally mixed with sleet, zipped through southeast Louisiana and... more »

• Blasted back into winter Play Video

  March 4, 2019 7:16 AM

  As a cold front blasted through the area on Sunday afternoon, temperatures fell nearly 20 degrees in a 2 hour time period. Chilly temperatures will grab local weather headlines through Ash Wednesday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Clouds will pester skies through much of your Lundi Gras. A... more »

• Mild with showers prior to strong cold front Sunday Play Video

  March 1, 2019 7:16 AM

  With only isolated showers expected to flare up through Saturday, exact timing and placement is a tough forecast. The good news is that neither of the next two days will turn into a washout. Temperatures will stay above average until a potent cold front moves through late in the weekend.... more »

• WANTED: Man steals $300 in shrimp, king cake from Baton Rouge store

  February 4, 2019 1:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office are looking for a man who stole multiple items from an area grocery store. The incident was reported at the Albertsons on George O'Neal Lane. Authorities say the suspect walked off with a king cake, ribs and... more »

• Clouds and showers, trending much warmer Play Video

  February 13, 2018 7:06 AM

  Isolated showers will remain in the forecast, but no washouts are expected. If you are hoping for a warmup, check out the Thursday forecast! THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight Cloud cover will continue to blanket the region on Mardi Gras with isolated showers possible, especially during the afternoon... more »

• New Roads parades set to roll on Fat Tuesday Play Video

  February 12, 2018 11:33 PM

  NEW ROADS - Boasting one of the oldest and largest Mardi Gras festivals in Louisiana, two parades are set to roll Tuesday in the city on False River. Community Center Carnival Mardi Gras Parade; starts 11:00 a.m. New Roads Lions Mardi Gras Parade; starts at 2:00 p.m.... more »

• Still gloomy, but not as much rain Play Video

  February 12, 2018 7:20 AM

  Clouds and spotty showers remain possible through mid-week. After a chilly Monday, temperatures will climb well above average. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight Stubborn clouds remain with us alongside a few isolated showers. There will not be nearly as much rain as what we experienced over the weekend.... more »

• Rainin' on your parade? Play Video

  February 9, 2018 7:04 AM

  An extended unsettled weather pattern will kick into gear on Friday. Periods of rain may affect many of the Mardi Gras events scheduled for the weekend in both Baton Rouge and New Orleans THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Overcast skies will overtake the region with isolated showers possible... more »

• Last day without rain chances for a long while Play Video

  February 8, 2018 7:12 AM

  Exhale and stash the umbrella for a day. Do not get too comfortable drying out though; rain is coming right back into town for Friday and the weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Expect a break from rain with some cooler temperatures on Thursday. As northerly winds of... more »

• Spanish Town Parade will roll 'rain or shine' Play Video

  February 7, 2018 11:43 PM

  UPDATE: According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, roads will close for the parade around 10:30 a.m. pending pedestrian traffic. BATON ROUGE- Residents in Spanish Town have scaled back their expectations for Saturday's Mardi Gras parade, but only slightly. "This year it's going to be rainy, there's... more »