The sports world will focus on New Orleans for the Super Bowl on February 9. But this town, supremely experienced in throwing ...

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is traditionally a day of excess before Ash Wednesday. In the Catholic Church, that's the start of Lent, a period of fasting and abstinence before Easter. It's kind of like ...

In all the Super Bowl hype, don’t lose sight of the fact that Mardi Gras events are becoming more frequent. Friday night at 8 ...

The governor’s order does not apply to the Superdome, where the NFL and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are handling ...

The added security measures throughout the French Quarter are a stark reminder of the recent violence while preparing the city for Super Bowl week and Mardi Gras. “It’s just o ...

Take a look at what's in store throughout the greater south Louisiana area, from music and food to races for a good causes ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — For a foreign correspondent in Mali, the assignment seemed like a dream: as Islamic extremists upended the region, Olivier Dubois, a French journalist, secured a rare interview ...

The preparations for the big game have taken on an additional importance after the New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street.

The Big Easy has plenty of round-the-clock fun to offer for gastronomes, culture connoisseurs, and history buffs.

The final countdown to the Super Bowl and the time is ticking for 540 projects that the city is slated to be finished for the big game.

Let the good times roll! Universal Orlando is celebrating its 30th Mardi Gras from Feb. 1 to March 30. See details on annual ...

The annual Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval runs from Feb. 1 to March 30 During the event, catch spectacular floats, including colorful new ones inspired by New Orleans Mardi ...