New Orleans holds 1st parade of Carnival season

New Orleans holds 1st parade of Carnival season 5 days after deadly attack on Bourbon Street
Hundreds gathered in New Orleans’ famed French Quarter to celebrate the first parade of Carnival season, just blocks from where 14 people were killed five days ago by a careening pickup.
New Orleans officials knew risk years before Bourbon Street attack
A confidential report warned that bollards needed to be fixed. New Orleans didn't start to replace them for five years.
New Orleans holds vigil to mourn victims of Bourbon Street terror attack: 'An outpouring of love'
People in New Orleans mourned at a vigil Saturday evening where a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd, killing and injuring revelers early on New Year's.
Days after New Orleans terror attack, Mardi Gras begins
The Joan of Arc procession nears the St. Louis Cathedral on Monday night. Image: Chelsea Brasted/Axios Hundreds of people marched with the Society of Joan of Arc on Monday night, taking to the streets and taking back some of the joy stolen earlier this week from the start of Mardi Gras,
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.
Gay bars in New Orleans are still struggling after Bourbon Street terror attack
The driver of the truck who plowed into New Year's Day revelers had pledged support to the so-called Islamic State, the same group the Pulse nightclub shooter had claimed was his inspiration.
New Orleans attack: Suspect kills 14 after intentionally ramming crowd on Bourbon Street
A suspect drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, creating a mass casualty incident. 14 are dead and dozens are injured.

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Louisiana AG orders investigation after New Year’s Day massacre as New Orleans gets heightened security status for Mardi Gras
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Mardi Gras flag flies above Lafayette City Hall
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New Orleans leaders discuss future security preparations
The FBI provided updates on their investigation, while Cantrell and Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick requested a tactical expert to identify and secure vulnerable areas.
Resilient New Orleans regains its stride, hardly missing a beat after truck attack
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New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe celebrates 52nd annual Carnival ball. Meet 2025 royalty.
“Isis Goes on a Field Trip” was the theme of the Krewe of Isis' 52nd annual bal masque Saturday in the St. James Ballroom of ...
In New Orleans, Officials Need to Turn a Crime Scene Back Into a Party City
The New Year’s Day massacre came on the cusp of the busiest stretch of the year. The city now has to prepare for the Super ...