Mardi Gras, New Orleans

As New Orleans' Mardi Gras goes into full swing, security boosted to historic levels
More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes into full swing in New Orleans this weekend.
New Orleans Police Mardi Gras Security Expands on Super Bowl
After a brief post- Super Bowl breather, an intense security presence will return to the streets and skies of New Orleans, as helicopters, drones, bomb-sniffing dogs, SWAT
Is New Orleans safe for Mardi Gras 2025? What increased security will be in place?
The city of New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras celebrations by increasing security measures. Find out about the safety initiatives here.
As Mardi Gras Approaches in New Orleans, Maskers and Parades Take Center Stage
- Maurice Lightfoot, a member of 'The Tramps,' the oldest unit of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, a historic New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe, participates in King's Day festivities in New Orleans,
New Orleans raps up security ahead of Mardi Gras
For the first time ever, Mardi Gras will have a SEAR-1 security rating, giving New Orleans more federal support.
Additional tactical teams, police in New Orleans for Mardi Gras
When people visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year, there will be additional tactical teams and overall a larger police presence than in years past, according to the lead federal coordinator for Mardi Gras.
Parades rolling in New Orleans on Lundi Gras, Mardi Gras Day
It’s time to let the good times roll! As parades continue and the city prepares for the last few days of carnival, here are the parades rolling in New Orleans on Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras. The following parades will roll in New Orleans on Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras Day: According to NOLA Ready,
How New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras after Bourbon Street attack
The rooftop snipers, bomb-sniffing dogs and armored vehicles seen during the Super Bowl will be back in the French Quarter on Fat Tuesday.
OIG pens letter to New Orleans Police Department publicizing inaccurate crime stats reporting
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A letter addressed to New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick from the ...
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New Orleans crime victims pay for police data gaffe, Inspector General reports
The city's failure to report crime data to the federal government has caused it to lose out on federal funding for crime ...
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New Orleans Police Department holds promotion ceremony following pause
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Multiple New Orleans Police Department officers are being promoted after a months-long pause. On Monday, Feb. 17, the NOPD hosted a promotion ceremony with New ...
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New Orleans police report overall crime reduction in 2024
KIRKPATRICK ALSO SAYS THE JANUARY NUMBERS THIS YEAR REFLECT THE REDUCED CRIME RATE THAT T The New Orleans Police Department superintendent announced that crime was down in the city in 2024.
Biloxi Police Department changes Mardi Gras security plans in response to New Orleans terror attack
The terror attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day fueled a request from Biloxi Police Department during the city council ...