New Orleans, often called the most unique city in the United States, owes much of its rich cultural tapestry to Creole heritage. This vibrant culture, a blend of African, French, Spanish, and Caribbean influences, has profoundly shaped the city’s identity. From its history and traditions to its lasting impact on the city’s ethos, understanding Creole […]
New Orleans, fondly known as the Big Easy, is a city brimming with cultural richness, historical significance, and unparalleled vibrancy. From its lively music scene to its unique culinary delights, New Orleans offers an experience like no other. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned local, there’s always something new to discover in this […]
The JAMNOLA experience is filled with Mardi Gras moments and magic that will complement the parade experience, explains JAMNOLA Founder, Jonny Liss. We hope to bring everyone a little extra Mardi Gras joy, art, and music this Carnival season.” 2024 is starting off strong with an early Mardi Gras to celebrate. Besides attending parades, there […]
Darren Lombard, Orleans Parish Chief Elections Officer, is recommending to the resident of House District 93 that they cast their votes this week during early voting or by mail in advance of the February 18, 2023 special election. Vote early if you can, Lombard said today. The election is being held to fill the seat […]
Over the past week, Cantrell has taken to blaming the federal consent decree - which has been in place since 2013 - for the recent staffing shortages at the NOPD. At a town hall on Thursday, Cantrell said that Mardi Gras 2023 may be canceled, and placed the blame squarely on the consent decree for the shortages.
The Louisiana Supreme Court denied requests for a temporary restraining order against New Orleans' vaccine and indoor masking mandates, allowing those mandates to remain in place through Mardi Gras.
A lawsuit filed in Orleans Parish Civil District Court on Feb. 10 is seeking class-action status for all former and current Nyx members since 2016 who suffered economic damages as a result of alleged gross mismanagement by Mystic Krewe of Nyx founder and CEO Julie Lea.
After pictures began circulating on social media over the last few days of unmasked crowds and close activity at The Red Eye Grill, Mayor LaToya Cantrell has decided she has had enough. In a Facebook post, the Mayor said, The City of New Orleans overnight shut down several bars across the city for failure to […]
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is definitely different this year. With the city discouraging large crowds and stopping parades as we know them, with their fun, funny, beautiful floats, it’s a real change of pace. However, that hasn’t stopped the citizens of New Orleans from getting in the Mardi Gras spirit. One of the things […]
Put away your tutus, ladders, and signs, there will be no Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans in 2021. While this news is devastating for parade-lovers, and more importantly, New Orleans business owners, it’s not exactly surprising. The US has surged in COVID cases over the last week, and our amount of cases is […]
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