Tag: Gras

Mardi Gras parade, celebrations kick off in New Orleans

Lassiez les bon temps rouler, or “let the good times roll!” Tuesday marks Mardi Gras celebrations across the world, including New Orleans, the center of festivities in North America. You can watch a livestream of the city’s annual parade and festivities here beginning at 1 p.m. If you’re wondering why everyone is celebrating, here are […]

2024 Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade paints the town pink

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade took over downtown Baton Rouge. This year’s theme was “Wasted Away in Flamingoville.” The parade is one of the largest in the city, this year having over 75 floats. Local residents weren’t the only ones in attendance, as paradegoers came from all over neighboring […]

You in Flood City to host its Mardi Gras bar crawl

Feb. 8—JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — No need to make a trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. You in Flood City has you covered. The promotion and event-planning nonprofit organization will host its eighth annual Mardi Crawl bar tour on Saturday beginning at Stadium Pub & Grille, 101 Washington St., downtown Johnstown. Registration will start at […]

Mid City Gras hits the streets of the capital city

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — This year’s Mid City Gras Parade was a little nutty, with this year’s theme “Once Upon a Squirrel.” Many residents in the area were in awe and excitement, seeing the many unique colors and themes, showing how different the parade is from others. The nonprofit organization had its first parade […]

Taste of Soulard kicks off St. Louis Mardi Gras celebrations

ST. LOUIS – Mardi Gras is right around the corner, and celebrations are already kicking off in St. Louis’ historic Soulard neighborhood. Saturday marked the first day of a two-day celebration known as Taste of Soulard, a self-guided tasting and pub crawl that allows people to choose their own food and drink adventure through the […]

Drew Brees King of Washington Mardi Gras

WASHINGTON D.C., (WGNO) — In a vibrant display of color and celebration, former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees reigned supreme as the King of the Mystic Krewe of Louisiana. The NFL legend traded his former helmet for a royal crown, bringing his touch of Louisiana magic to the nation’s capital as they began their […]

Baltimore church holding Mardi Gras fundraiser

“An American has not seen the United States until he has seen Mardi-Gras in New Orleans.” – Mark Twain First celebrated in the United States at the turn of the 18th Century, Mardi Gras emerged as a celebratory feast before the restrictions of Lenten fast. Tracing its American roots to Mobile, Alabama, Mardi Gras – […]

‘Sparkle and Shine’ this Mardi Gras with new headbands, hats

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — With the carnival season upon us, you really want to stand out with fun-filled flair like headbands, hair pieces, hats and sunglasses, right? WGNO’s Kenny Lopez shows us what a new business, “Sparkle and Shine,” has to offer this Carnival season. Melissa Beese and Angela Becnel’s friendship is filled with flair, […]