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• 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 »

• 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 »

• Historic Mardi Gras celebrations return to New Roads Play Video

  March 1, 2022 2:10 PM

  NEW ROADS - One of the state's longest running Mardi Gras traditions returned in full force on Tuesday. The Community Center of Pointe Coupee parade and Lions Club parade are running back-to-back through New Roads starting at 11 a.m.. The parades run through New Roads' downtown district and are... 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 »

• Gus Young Christmas Parade rolls despite threat of rainy weather Play Video

  December 11, 2021 6:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The rainy weather did not dampen the Christmas spirit in the Capital City Saturday. The Gus Young Christmas parade in North Baton Rouge brought families out in droves. The Gus Young Parade is in full swing! Many people here tell me they’re excited to... more »

• New Orleans mayor wants all Mardi Gras krewe members to get vaccinated

  September 27, 2021 3:37 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Mayor LaToya Cantrell is asking all members of Mardi Gras krewes to get vaccinated before getting on a float. WWL-TV reported that Cantrell sent an email to the Mardi Gras Advisory Council encouraging the leaders to get their krewes fully vaccinated. Cantrell added that she... more »

• Rex Mardi Gras Ball canceled due to COVID concerns

  November 20, 2020 4:03 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Rex Organization has announced it will not hold its traditional Carnival ball on Mardi Gras night for the first time since 1882, according to WWL-TV. This decision comes after Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced parades will not be allowed to roll in 2021. Rex Organization official,... 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 »

• No Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans during 2021 Play Video

  November 17, 2020 10:20 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - The position on parades for the 2021 Mardi Gras season in New Orleans is now clear for the city amid the COVID-19 pandemic: There won't be any. According to the city' s website, “parades of any kind will not be permitted this year because large gatherings... 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 »

• Just about perfect weather for parades Friday night, Saturday

  February 4, 2016 7:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It'll be a bit nippy, but near perfect for this weekend's parades. The Krewe of Southdowns rolls at 7 p.m. Friday through the neighborhood it is named after. The theme for the Southdowns 2016 parade will be "Under The Big Top". The WBRZ weather team... more »

• Special cell signal truck will be parked in New Roads for Mardi Gras

  January 26, 2016 11:56 PM

  NEW ROADS - Cell phone service will be boosted for one of the state's largest Mardi Gras celebrations outside of New Orleans. AT&T said Tuesday, a special truck will be parked in the city ahead of the two parades. Thousands of people attend the parades each year. New Roads... more »