Mardi Gras, New Orleans

Want to hear live music in New Orleans during the 2025 Mardi Gras? Here are highlights.
Pianist Tom Worrell is featured for the weekly 6 p.m. “Booker Sessions” at the Maple Leaf Bar. Starting at 8 p.m., drummer Johnny Vidacovich is onstage with a trio ($15 advance, $20 day of show).
Trotwood students to perform at Mardi Gras in New Orleans
This weekend, some Trotwood students will make their first appearance in New Orleans as part of the city’s famous Mardi Gras celebrations.
As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage
Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and all the Gulf Coast. Big parades are rolling down the main routes as some get fancied up for formal balls and others costume to poke fun and make merry.
New Orleans paradegoers urged to follow Mardi Gras etiquette for safety of students
The appeal for student safety comes ahead of the first full weekend of Carnival parades in New Orleans. NOLA Public School leaders urge the community to follow certain rules like not crossing in front of marching bands, not throwing anything at students dancing or performing in the parade, and not touching any students in a band or dance group.
3rd Hour of TODAY kicks off Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Al Roker, Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer are down in the Big Easy to celebrate Mardi Gras and hold a special Taste of New Orleans event with TODAY Food. (Sponsored by New Orleans & Company)
Greasing of the poles kicks off big Mardi Gras weekend in New Orleans
Greasing of the Poles in New Orleans kicks off Mardi Gras weekend. The ritual consists of community members greasing poles of the Royal Sonesta hotel in the French Quarter to deter revelers from climbing up to the coveted balcony space.
How New Orleans is going greener at Mardi Gras this year
New Orleans Mardi Gras krewes are continuing to explore new ways to make the greatest free show on Earth a little kinder to the actual planet. Why it matters: The city is already on the frontlines of the impacts of human-caused climate change,
New Orleans raps up security ahead of Mardi Gras
For the first time ever, Mardi Gras will have a SEAR-1 security rating, giving New Orleans more federal support.
Mardi Gras 2025: When is it being celebrated and where to catch the best parades in New Orleans
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a rich cultural celebration with origins in ancient pagan rituals, now thriving in New Orleans.
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HBCU marching bands seem to float off the canvas in Keith Duncan's paintings at the Ogden
Each group painting contains the school’s crest. Each is accompanied by a standalone image of the band’s drum major.
Soundtrack to Carnival: Sarah T. Reed 'Sounds of Dynomite' Marching Band
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PHOTOS: High school marching bands, floats shine at Muses parade
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New Orleans venue Gasa Gasa re-opens March 7 with Boyfriend backed by members of The Revivalists
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A Dream We Dreamed: Grateful Dead Disciples & NOLA Legends Set All-Star Phil Lesh Tribute During Jazz Fest
New Orleans legends and Grateful Dead disciples will pay tribute to Phil Lesh with 'A Dream We Dreamed' during Jazz Fest 2025.