The NOPD will have 600 officers dedicated to Mardi Gras, and will be supported by the Louisiana State Police, who are providing 150 troopers, the Orleans Parish Sheriffs Office and other state and ...

The annual queer Mardi Gras ball will feature drag and burlesque duo Kitten N' Lou and a special musical guest at the House ...

CARENCRO, KATC - As the Mardi Gras season continues ... especially following the events in New Orleans. Chief Anderson adds, “It’s fresh in everyone’s mind what happened in New Orleans ...

Dad’s Ball is embracing the madness of the times with a circus theme for its fifth annual queer Mardi Gras extravaganza ... theme this year because in New Orleans there's so many people who ...

NEW ORLEANS — A group of volunteers from Toronto converged on ... There will be a traditional second line parade complete with Mardi Gras Indians, a brass band and the Saints cheer crew.

Well, the king chooses the theme of Washington Mardi Gras each year. And Carter, a New Orleans Democrat ... on veteran graves for Memorial Day, volunteers at the Veteran Affairs facilities ...

The Mardi Gras Store in Southeast Texas is gearing ... "We're about the only one between maybe Houston and New Orleans or Lafayette," Laura Childress, the store's president, explained ...

San Jac has had previous experiences in similar parades located in Galveston, Texas and New Orleans ... life while I recruit the volunteers who will join us at the parade and represent the college,’’ ...

The Annual Kennett Winterfest ( www.kennettbrewfest.com) will be held on February 22 from 12:30-4 p.m. in a tented area near ...

NEW ORLEANS — Stepped-up security measures are now in place in New Orleans ahead of the big Mardi Gras celebration. Public ...

The city of New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras celebrations by increasing security measures. Find out about the safety initiatives here.