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 The New Year celebrations in the city included parties on Bourbon Street and a parade for the 2025 Sugar Bowl, one of New Orleans's major sporting events, which was scheduled to take place on the night of January 1 at Caesars Superdome between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Law enforcement had increased security in A shooting incident during a Mardi Gras parade in Houma, Louisiana, has left five people wounded. The event took place on a Sunday evening, approximately 50 miles southwest of New Orleans. The parade, known as the Krewe of Houmas Mardi Gras parade, was in full swing when gunfire erupted, causing chaos among the attendees. 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. But this year, Johnson, a New Orleans-area native, did not know what to expect during Mardi Gras. Only two months ago, a driver raced a rented Ford F-150 truck down several crowded blocks of New Orleans Faces Super Bowl, Mardi Gras Safety Concerns After Attack. Published Jan 01, 2025 at 10:08 PM EST Updated Jan 02, 2025 at 3:10 AM EST. By . On Nov. 10, 2024, Jabbar took a train from Houston to New Orleans. He returned back to Houston the same evening on a bus. While in the city, the FBI says Jabbar looked at an apartment for rent on Louisiana AG: More security in place through Mardi Gras after New Orleans attack Rising: February 7, 2025 by TheHill.com 02/07/25 1:08 PM ET Rising / 3 days ago Rising Rising: February 6, 2025 In addition to the new federal SEAR 1 designation for Mardi Gras, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited New Orleans on Monday. They laid flowers at a Bourbon Street shrine for the 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. Uptown New Orleans Phunny Phorty Phellows: 7:00PM Funky Uptown Krewe: Follows Saturday, January 25th French Quarter Krewe Mosaique: 6:00PM Saturday, February 1st Marigny Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus: 7:00PM Friday, February 14th French Quarter Krewe Boheme: 7:00PM Saturday, February 15th French Quarter Krewe du Vieux: 6:30PM krewedelusion 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 The Blake Hotel New Orleans is located on the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Poydras where all of the Uptown New Orleans Mardi Gras parades pass. Our property has a huge balcony on the second floor with a great view of the parades. We also will have viewing stands in front of the hotel to be on the street and up close to all the action. Our spacious rooms offer a place you can call home This ultimate guide explores Mardi Gras New Orleans 2025, from dazzling Mardi Gras Parade celebrations to sweet King Cakes. Dive into parades, balls, local traditions, and tips for an unforgettable Carnival journey. Let the spirit of “Fat Tuesday” ignite your New Orleans adventure! Now! The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office said it is sending 200 deputies to help patrol Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and the Louisiana State Police said it will deploy another 150 troopers to New Orleans to enhance security in the Central Business District, on local highways and in the French Quarter. It's the most wonderful time of year!The Mardi Gras 2025 parade schedule is here! The much-anticipated 2025 WDSU Parade Tracking schedule has been released. Krewe of Nefertiti at 1 p.m. in New Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. Mardi Gras Tips; Mardi Gras FAQs; New Orleans Hotels; New Orleans Info; Tuesday Mar 4 2025 Mardi Gras . FILE - Maurice Lightfoot, a member of 'The Tramps,' the oldest unit of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, a historic New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe, participates in King's Day festivities in New The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office said it is sending 200 deputies to help patrol Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and the Louisiana State Police said it will deploy another 150 troopers to New Orleans to enhance security in the Central Business District, on local highways and in the French Quarter.
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