For 42 years, it's been a stable place in the city, often called "Green Mardi Gras." It showcased decretive floats, the sweet potato queens, the JSU marching band, the Sonic Boom of the South, high ...

Dionne Randolph has curated the marching band lineup for the Krewe of Muses, the all-female group that hosts the popular parade, for 25 years. For her, Carnival is a restorative time.

The best opportunities to celebrate Mardi Gras in the D.C. area Funky brass bands, parades, dances and king cake bring the spirit of New Orleans to D.C.

The City of Trees Parade and Mardi Gras Festival is set to happen Saturday, bringing celebration and joy to the Capitol Mall and Old Sacramento areas.

Officials with NOLA Public Schools held a news conference Thursday, urging the community to follow Mardi Gras etiquette for the safety of students involved in parades.

The Northside High School marching band performs in the Carencro Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Carencro.

Mardi Gras at The Wharf officially kicks off at 3:00 p.m., giving you enough time to grab a drink at the District Pier bar before finding a spot along the bustling mile-long parade route on Wharf ...

The Alcorn State University marching band, The Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite, play during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Mardi Gras! Galveston returns Feb. 21 through March 4, bringing two weekends of parades, concerts and celebrations to the island. Floats, marching bands and bead-throwing will fill the streets ...

With Southern University's marching band putting on a great performance during the Super Bowl pregame show, we highlight these talented other HBCU bands.

The B.C. Rain Spirits of Sounds Marching Band begins practice for Mardi Gras months before their first parade. “It begins during band camp,” said Director of Bands Dr. Kendall Forde.

The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders have just announced their schedule for Mardi Gras 2025 parades throughout New Orleans.