FRANKLINTON, La. (WVUE) - A shooting following the Pepe Mardi Gras Parade in Franklinton left five people injured Sunday night (March 2), authorities said. One victim remains in critical condition Mardi Gras is the third big test for New Orleans since the horrific Jan. 1 truck-ramming and shooting The Krewe of Cleopatra parade takes place during 2025 Mardi Gras, Feb. 21, 2025, in New With Mardi Gras just days away, New Orleans is boosting security to historic levels after a terror attack on the city's Bourbon Street killed 14 people on New Year's Day. NEW ORLEANS — Almost everyone has their perfect spot to take in the full majesty of Mardi Gras parades here, from the brightly lit floats from which riders toss bounties of colorful beads to the Officials have described an unprecedented halo of security seen and unseen around Mardi Gras 2025, after the Jan. 1 high-speed attack left 14 dead and a dozen more injured in a city that hours This photo provided by Telemundo Kansas City shows television reporter Adan Manzano, who was found dead in his hotel room Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 while visiting New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl After a brief post-Super Bowl breather, an intense security presence will return to the streets and skies of New Orleans, as helicopters, drones, bomb-sniffing dogs, SWAT team members and armored Updated: 5:18 PM CST February 21, 2025 NEW ORLEANS — Stepped-up security measures are now in place in New Orleans ahead of the big Mardi Gras celebration. Public safety officials spent the day Things were normal in New Orleans after the fleur-de-lis dropped at midnight. Lagarde had turned his attention elsewhere: to a mass shooting in Natchez, Mississippi that was captured by his cameras. Because Mardi Gras 2025 is now federally listed as SEAR 1 status, special attention is being given to New Orleans by the government in the form of activation, coordination and prioritization of New Orleans let its freak flag fly in 2025 Mardi Gras walking parades post Super Bowl week. Krewe Boheme marches through the Marigny neighborhood in New Orleans on Friday, February 14, 2025. Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule . Uptown New Orleans; Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival. The Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be back on Saturday, February 1 at New Orleans Federal City in Algiers. Entertainment will include Brass-A-Holics, Amanda Shaw, The U.S. Marine Reserve Jazz Band and more. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and the Festival begins at 10 a.m. Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule . Uptown New Orleans; When is Mardi Gras 2025? This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4. Ash Wednesday is on March 5, the day marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025. Mardi Gras is more than an event—it’s an experience. Whether you’re tasting your first King Cake, dancing to a brass band on Frenchmen Street, collecting a bag full of signature throws, or marveling at the creativity of a parade float, every moment immerses you in the spirit of New Orleans. Ready to start Here are all of the details for the Krewe of Iris Parade that rolls in New Orleans, Louisiana for 2025 Mardi Gras. See the date, time, parade route and more. Here are all of the details for the Krewe of Endymion Parade that rolls in New Orleans, Louisiana during Mardi Gras 2025. See the date, time, parade route and more. See the full parade schedule for the 2025 Mardi Gras season and tune in live to see each krewe roll through 19 parades will roll across metro New Orleans this weekend as Mardi Gras 2025 kicks off. February 21, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department. Mardi Gras Parade Route and Fire Safety Tips from the NOFD. With Carnival Season underway, the New Orleans Fire Department would like to wish all residents and visitors a “Safe and Happy Mardi Gras” as parades are set to roll in the City of New Orleans starting Friday, February 21, 2025.
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