Two krewes in Thibodaux also announced changes on Friday for their Sunday parades. Ambrosia completely canceled its parade for 2025 while Shaka rescheduled for Tuesday, March 4. Want to avoid the weather entirely and watch parades from home? Here's the schedule and links to the NOLA.com Parade Cam livestream.

The city of New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras celebrations by increasing security measures. Find out about the safety initiatives here.

Photo courtesy of New Orleans & Company Carnival is celebrated all over the world, but there’s nothing quite like Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The Carnival celebrations here draw well over a million visitors each year,

The French Opera House was a popular venue for Mardi Gras balls in the late 1800s. See where balls are hosted today.

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As we look toward Mardi Gras day, temperatures look to be mild with highs in the 70s during the afternoon and turning partly cloudy. Early signs are showing that we could be looking at a chance of showers and thunderstorms late afternoon and evening though. It's also possible that some of the storms could turn strong or severe.

It’s Mardi Gras time in Metairie! As residents wait in line for their favorite king cake and start stocking up on their favorite parade route snacks, they are also making plans to attend parades. Family Gras Day three will be in the Pontchartrain Center While some may enjoy heading into New Orleans to catch popular parades like Endymion and Bacchus,