Gretna school children visit St. Joseph altar preparations
Gretna No. 2 Academy fourth- and fifth-graders recently visited St. Joseph's Church in old Gretna to learn about the history and tradition of St. Joseph's Day altars. The St. Joseph Women's Club is...
View ArticleUptown krewes, Nyx and Druids, ready to roll despite the soggy conditions
Heavy rain moved through the metro area last night leaving streets, sidewalks and neutral grounds soaked. Despite the all of that rain, the Krewe of Druids and the Krewe of Nyx are ready to roll on...
View Article"Super Dave" Moran protects his Orleans Avenue turf for Endymion
"Super" Dave Moran has been protecting turf on Orleans Avenue for years. Because of the new Mardi Gras city ordinances, "Super Dave" was the only person protecting turf on the Endymion parade route.
View ArticleGrela is ready to roll
The Krewe of Grela had its final meeting Feb. 26 before rolling through the streets of Gretna on Mardi Gras on March 4 at 10:30 a.m. Members received their costumes, bought last-minute specialty throws...
View ArticleThe Mandeville High School library was transformed into a Holocaust museum
The Mandeville High School library was transformed into a "Virtual Holocaust Museum." A collaborative effort between the library staff and several teachers at Mandeville High, the project enabled...
View ArticleAssistant District Attorney Christopher Bowman says DA’s office is very...
Assistant District Attorney Christopher Bowman speaks to reporters in front of the District Attorney’s office in New Orleans Thursday, February 27, 2013.
View ArticleParadegoers stake their claim for spots along parade routes ahead of this...
Ahead of this weekend's biggest parade krewes parade-goers headed out to St. Charles Avenue to get their spots along the parade route. Some say taking the time to camp out and get the front row seat...
View ArticleSteve Murchie, Gulf Restoration Network, on levee authority appointment...
Steve Murchie of the Gulf Restoration Network explains why several environmental groups are opposing a bill to be considered in the 2014 Legislature that would give more power to Gov. Bobby Jindal over...
View ArticleWild Magnolias visit Gretna Middle School
The Wild Magnolia Mardi Gras Indians visited students at Gretna Middle School as a reward to the students for good behavior as a part of the PBIS, positive behavior intervention and support program....
View ArticleGods of All Ages, Rex theme 2014
Dr. Stephen Hales talks about the theme of Rex 2014 and new floats.
View ArticleUSS Mahan's Cmdr. Zoah Scheneman
The USS Mahan, a guided-missile destroyer, arrived in New Orleans about 2 p.m., Friday, in time for the start of the Mardi Gras 2014 weekend. The ship will not be open for public tours, enabling the...
View ArticleSecretary Suzy Sonnier, Department of Children and Family Services
Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Secretary Suzy Sonnier talks about the protections Louisiana has in place to prevent fraud in the food stamp program.
View ArticleKrewe of Endymion 2014
The 2,850 members of the Krewe of Endymion roll down the traditional Mid-City route with their 48th parade entitled "An Evening at the Opera" on Saturday, March 1, 2014.
View ArticleWashington Montessori in Kenner celebrates Mardi Gras 2014
Washington Montessori School in Kenner recently celebrated Mardi Gras 2014 with a neighborhood parade.
View ArticleRosethorne Carnival Club parade 2014 in Lafitte
The dancers from Doll House Studios of Gretna entertained the crowds along the parade route in the Rosethorne parade in Lafitte on March 1, 2014.
View ArticleCrescent Park, new on the New Orleans riverfront
Visit the new 1.4-mile long, 20-acre linear Crescent Park, designed by David Adajaye of Washington DC, Hargreaves Associates of Boston and Eskew+Dumez+Ripple of New Orleans. The new park runs along...
View ArticleOur Lady of Prompt Succor, Westwego, prepares for St. Joseph's Day
Fran Saluto demonstrates how to make Italian fig cookies for Our Lady of Prompt Succor 's St, Joseph's Day altar, to be held on March 19, 2014.
View ArticleLundi Gras in Rivertown 2014
Despite the damp chill, folks didn't stay away from the Lundi Gras celebration in Rivertown in Kenner, which welcomed the courts of Zulu and Argus.
View ArticleMardi Gras 2014 King Zulu and King of Argus kick off Lundi Gras in Kenner
Mardi Gras 2014. King of Argus Elton Lagasse, Argus Queen Diana Netterville, Zulu Queen Georgette Mimms and King Zulu Garren Thomas Mims, Sr. meet the public as they parade in Kenner's Rivertown to...
View ArticleU.S. Coast Guard's Lundi Gras Mission
Every year the Coast Guard sends a cutter to New Orleans to deliver Zulu and Rex royalty to Woldenberg Park for the Lundi Gras celebration. For Mardi Gras 2014, however, the bouy tender Harry Claiborne...
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