NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Krewe of House Floats (KoHF) will return in 2022 to help facilitate a safe celebration of Carnival by residents and visitors alike, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Once again, we will organize and…
A friend of mine recalls the time when she first moved into her Mid-City home. It was near Canal Street, on the river side, near the cemeteries. South St. Patrick Street ran alongside the house. One Sunday morning, she…
In answer to the question, "will there be a Mardi Gras next year," the answer is – 100 percent, totally, absolutely, honest to goodness, yes. Am I positive? Bet your bottom dollar, yes. For there not to be a…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Krewe of lris and Kern Studios are excited to announce the completion of the Krewe of lris dens located at 3038 Earhart Blvd. and 1212 S. Roman St. The krewe finalized the purchase of…
As the 1980 Mardi Gras season neared, there was anxiety among Carnival watchers. A year earlier, in 1979, all parades had been cancelled in Orleans Parish during a tense Carnival season. The local police had gone on strike wanting…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Krewe of TCQNO (The Culinary Queens of New Orleans) is making history as Greater New Orleans’ first and only carnival krewe to honor women in the food and beverage industry. Krewe Captain and…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Krewe of TCQNO (The Culinary Queens of New Orleans) is making history as Greater New Orleans’ first and only Carnival krewe to honor women in the food and beverage industry. Krewe Captain and Founder…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – To celebrate one year until Mardi Gras Day and what’s anticipated to be a return to pre-coronavirus festivities, Camellia Brand, TABASCO Brand Pepper Sauce, Cajun Country Rice and the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute…
Last week, on Ash Wednesday, we had lunch at Venezia’s on North Carrollton Ave. I was fortunate to be seated in such a way that I could see through the front window across the restaurant. Somewhere between the fettucine…
Lundi Gras 1999 had extra excitement to it, at least for those gathered at Riverwalk near the stage at Spanish Plaza where Rex, King of Carnival, and his entourage would soon be arriving. What was different that year was…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – While Mardi Gras might look a little different this year, we can still pay homage to our beloved Carnival traditions. To honor the great city of New Orleans and our community’s love for Mardi Gras,…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – During this time of year, Audubon Nature Institute is usually welcoming visitors from all over the world to its attractions. This year, however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mardi Gras is looking a little…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – This Carnival Season, Tipitina’s is excited to unveil King Cake & A Movie: A Virtual Mardi Gras Film Festival! Beginning Saturday, February 13, viewers can tune in to Tipitina’s.TV and watch a free movie marathon…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Made in New Orleans Foundation in partnership with Gracious Bakery and 826 New Orleans for one week (February 8 to February 16, 2021) in all Gracious Bakery locations select king cakes will feature creative…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Louisiana State Museum, working in collaboration with the renowned Musée du Quai Branly–Jacques Chirac in Paris, is excited to announce the opening of a new exhibition, Mystery in Motion: African American Masking and…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – For all you hardcore Carnival fanatics, join the Friends of the Cabildo and the Louisiana State Museum for one night only as they open the impressive Carnival Collection for an exclusive behind-the-scenes viewing of historic…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Royal Sonesta New Orleans will host its annual “Greasing of the Poles” at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 12 as a virtual event, with audiences invited to join the revelry via a watch party on…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – With New Orleans carnival season a bit different in 2021, the Krewe of Tucks invites the citizens of NOLA and Carnival revelers to enjoy a “Virtual Tucks Experience”. Due to the unforeseen cancellation of Carnival…
It turns out, you can take the Carnival out of New Orleans, but you can't take the New Orleans out of Carnival. It seemed inevitable that when Mardi Gras was officially “canceled” this year (good luck with that), folks…
This weekend would have been the march of the Krewe du Vieux. The rowdy krewe’s theme brilliantly matched the world of COVID:“We’ve got no taste.” No group maximizes tasteless as much as KduV. For all of us who do…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Antoine’s is excited to share with its new Four Course Prix Fixe Mardi Gras DINNER Menu! From Snails en Croute to Rabbit Rillettes to Veal Francese and even King Cake Baked Alaska, the menu is…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On Friday, Jan. 29, New Orleans songwriter and performer Jeremy Joyce will release his first Mardi Gras single, “Come Back to New Orleans (Celebrate the Mardi Gras),” on all major digital/streaming platforms. Produced by…
One of the last happy memories I have of The Before Times was hitting all the parades with my older daughter, Ruby, a true Carnival die-hard. This kid attended her first parade at 9 weeks old (that may have…
So far this season, finding good news about Carnival has been about as easy as trying to catch a Zulu coconut in a crowd, but every so often circumstances take a fortunate bounce in our direction. Challenging situations sometimes…
In this episode, Errol Laborde and Rich Collins take a look at how the coronavirus has impacted Carnival in 2021 and what this means for the future of Carnival in New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Carnival looks a little different this year, but it tastes as sweet as ever. That's because NOCCA's Culinary Arts department has teamed up with Cake Cafe's Chef Steve Himelfarband locally owned French Truck Coffee to…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser will unveil a new flavor of king cake developed through a new partnership with Cannata’s Bakeries and Bayou Terrebonne Distillers in Terrebonne Parish. Prepared by experienced, local bakers, this new…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – All hail Carnival! PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans (PJ’s) is kicking off the Mardi Gras season with several carnival-inspired drinks: King Cake Crème, King Cake Latte, King Cake Protein Velvet Ice and Zulu Coconut Iced…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Galatoire’s is excited to announce the restaurant will now offer King Cakes this Mardi Gras season, available by pre-order. Each cake serves 12-14. “As we continue to once again shift our services in an ever-changing…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Krewe of Orpheus is offering their signature floral works of art after years of requests by krewe members and the public alike. By engaging local artists, funds raised from the sale of the papier-mâché…
