New Orleans receives additional federal help

What is a streetcar-riding New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe to do when there’s no streetcar?
Ironically, the Societé des Champs Elysée, a streetcar-riding Mardi Gras krewe, hasn’t been able to ride the Rampart Street streetcar on Kings Night for five years
New Orleans to enhance Mardi Gras safety with SEAR-1 federal support
Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced that Mardi Gras has been upgraded to a SEAR-1 security event, a top rating given to events of national or international importance. This change means federal agencies will now provide more help and resources to keep the city safe during the celebrations.
New Orleans receives additional federal help ahead of Super Bowl, Mardi Gras 2025
The first phase to strengthen the security plan for Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras is already in effect. Both are considered “SEAR 1” events by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “SEAR” stands for “Special Event Assessment Rating,
New Orleans to get 'extensive' federal support ahead of Mardi Gras 2025
New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick sits next to Mayor LaToya Cantrell during the annual mayor's Mardi Gras kickoff to the Carnival season at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans,
New Orleans bolstering Mardi Gras security with federal support in wake of attack
New Orleans officials are promising unprecedented security for Mardi Gras 2025 following the recent Bourbon Street terrorist attack. Mayor LaToya Cantrell and NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick announced during the Kings Day Celebration at Mardi Gras World that the city has been granted a SEAR 1 rating,
Mobile Mask owner, editor and publisher Steve Joynt talks 2025 Mardi Gras season
Mobile Mask owner, editor and publisher Steve Joynt, who is also known as Mr. Mask, joined News 5's Cherish Lombard Tuesday ...
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Mobile’s Lighting of the Mardi Gras Tree rescheduled due to weather
Those looking forward to kicking off the Carnival Season will have to wait a little bit longer for the festivities to begin ...
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Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras’ Kids and Kritters Parade scheduled (Details)
A Mardi Gras parade for children and pets is coming to Northwest Florida next month. The parade is the Kids and Kritters ...
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Chef Kevin Belton: Mardi Gras time means delicious recipes for parties, potlucks and parades
Bananas foster hand pies and Carnival pasta are food for parade potlucks. Here are Chef Kevin Belton's New Orleans recipes.
A Jonas brother, 'Jersey Shore’ alum, Grammy winners headline Universal Orlando Mardi Gras
The concerts are just part of Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras festivities. Here’s what guests should know about Universal ...
T-Pain, Joe Jonas, Kool & The Gang to headline Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras celebration
Running Feb. 1 through March 30, Universal Orlando Resorts's Mardi Gras brings the New Orleans celebration to their Universal ...
Will bird flu outbreak affect a beloved Mardi Gras tradition?
It wouldn't be Mardi Gras for many without a good, old-fashioned chicken run. But, could the outbreak of bird flu cause the tradition to go by the wayside?
Celebrate start of Mardi Gras season with Krewe of Rio's king cake cutting Friday
Join the Krewe of Rio at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Cajundome for a king cake cutting, kicking off Mardi Gras and celebrating ...
Universal: T-Pain, Joe Jonas kick off Mardi Gras concerts
Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnival will be held at Universal Studios theme park from Feb. 1 through ...
Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras 2025 headlines T-Pain, Joe Jonas and more
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Universal Orlando Resort’s Mardi Gras event celebrates 30 years of Carnaval culture in February and ...
Fifth annual Algiers Mardi Gras Parade and Festival returns as ‘biggest-ever’
Carnival season has begun in New Orleans and city officials recently announced the line-up for the upcoming Mardi Gras ...