Mardi Gras, New Orleans

New Orleans kicks off Mardi Gras 2025 with a focus on security after Bourbon Street attack
The deadly New Year's Day attack was in the forefront of the city's offical Kings' Day event that begins the Carnival season.
As Mardi Gras Season Begins, New Orleans Seeks to Ensure Greater Security in the Aftermath of Tragedy
Following a New Year’s Day attack that killed 14, the Louisiana city known for its colorful Carnival festivities and parades is grappling with how to celebrate—and do so safely—in the wake of tragedy.
New Orleans ramps up security ahead of Super Bowl, Mardi Gras
One week after the deadly attack on Bourbon Street in the early morning hours of New Year's Day, New Orleans has brought in a security expert to help guide the city's plans in the near future. As the city faces lawsuits and investigations concerning the supposed mismanagement of safety barriers,
How New Orleans' deadly Bourbon Street attack is reshaping plans for Mardi Gras
A team of Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms fire investigators, explosives investigators and engineers, plus enforcement agents and bomb-sniffing dogs, will remain in New Orleans for the Super Bowl on Feb. 9 and Mardi Gras day on March 4, ATF Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson told reporters Thursday.
Questions over attack linger as New Orleans brings in security expert
New Orleans is turning to former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton to help guide its security preparations in the near future with Mardi Gras and the Super Bowl looming.
City of New Orleans introduces tactical expert tapped to help secure city ahead of Super Bowl, Mardi Gras
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New Orleans Faces Super Bowl, Mardi Gras Safety Concerns After Attack
Authorities at the scene of an attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on ... Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras. Chris Graythen/Getty Images The National Football League (NFL) said in a ...
Malfunctioning security bollards were removed from Bourbon Street before truck attack
New Orleans was replacing older vehicle barriers, which are known as bollards, ahead of the city’s hosting the Super Bowl in February.
New Orleans leaders seek Biden's help for enhanced Mardi Gras safety after Bourbon St. tragedy
"Our mission remains on increased public safety," Mayor LaToya Cantrell said. "As we move towards hosting major events in the City of New Orleans." ...
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Here comes Mardi Gras. Will attack on Bourbon Street change plans on Mississippi Coast?
Floats parade down Lameuse Street among big crowds during the Gulf Coast Carnival Association’s Mardi Gras parade in Biloxi on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. “This is certainly a reminder that we’v ...