Do you know the history of Twelfth Night? Here's how it came to be known as the start of the Carnival season in New Orleans.

The first parade of the Mardi Gras season will roll tonight, less than a week after a man drove his truck into crowds on ...

As New Orleans kicks off its extravagant Carnival season this week, Louisiana is launching a new investigation into the New ...

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

In the U.S., on Mardi Gras day, outdoor celebrations last until midnight, until party-goers are "asked to clear off the street," according to the French Quarter official website. Is Mardi Gras ...

Hundreds gathered in New Orleans’ famed French Quarter to celebrate the first parade of Carnival season, just blocks from ...

The city of New Orleans tried to protect its famed French Quarter from a terrorist attack years before a U.S. Army veteran ...

The Joan of Arc procession nears the St. Louis Cathedral on Monday night. Image: Chelsea Brasted/Axios Hundreds of people ...

horrified New Orleans leaders were anxious to protect their city's famed French Quarter, where crowds of revelers pack the cobblestone streets, especially during big events like Mardi Gras.

The French Quarter is a key stop on the city's annual Mardi Gras parade, one of the most celebrated events on the calendar, which attracts visitors from around the world to enjoy marching bands ...