Glass Half Full, a New Orleans glass recycling nonprofit, is teaming up with environmental groups and local bars to recycle glass and fight climate change during Mardi Gras 2025.

Mobile is a time for revelry, tradition, and celebration—but this year, it will also be marked by heightened security. In a move aimed at protecting crowds, the city is installing new safety barriers along the parade route,

Following a New Year’s Day attack that killed 14, the Louisiana city known for its colorful Carnival festivities and parades is grappling with how to celebrate—and do so safely—in the wake of tragedy.

As New Orleans kicks off its extravagant Carnival season this week, Louisiana is launching a new investigation into the New Year’s Day massacre that killed 14 people while the city will get more federal resources to help prevent another horrific attack.

Five days after a deadly terror attack shook New Orleans, one big question still looms: Will the city be safe for Mardi Gras?

The SEAR-1 rating is granted based on national security importance. While New Orleans typically receives a SEAR-2 designation due to the large crowds during Mardi Gras, the recent New Year’s attack that killed 14 innocent people will increase the federal assistance provided to the city.

Lafayette police are planning for additional safety measures to keep Mardi Gras parade goers safe during the 2025 Carnival season.

The City of Mobile invested in 18 portable bollards ahead of the 2025 Mardi Gras season. FULL STORY: Nadya Suleman, who is known to the world as Octomom after giving birth to octuplets, shared a rare glimpse into her life as a mom of 14.

City of New Orleans officials say Mardi Gras parades this year will remain on their usual routes, despite earlier talk of moving them all to the Uptown route.