It’s almost time for the sexiest, slipperiest and greasiest Mardi Gras party in the French Quarter, the 56th annual Greasing of the Poles on Bourbon Street at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans ...

Iconic New Orleans funk band The Meters' May 2 reunion at the Saenger Theatre sold out the same day tickets went on sale, but the band has now announced a second reunion show during the 2026 New ...

Check out the Chronicle's guide to the best local parades and parties celebrating Mardi Gras 2026.

A LOOK AT OUR WEEKEND FORECAST IN JUST A FEW RANDI WELL, NEW AT NOON. WE’RE LOOKING AHEAD TO FRENCH QUARTER FEST ANNOUNCING A BIGGER FESTIVAL THIS YEAR WITH MORE STAGES, A LARGER FOOTPRINT THERE, AND ...

As the sun rose in New Orleans, rows of parade-goers already lined the street. People set up chairs, coolers, grills and ladders — offering a higher vantage point to catch the eye of float riders ...

They’re going to show you how to burlesque. The sixth annual New Mexico Burlesque Festival is coming to the KiMo Theatre for three nights, from Thursday, Feb. 12, to Saturday, Feb. 14. Kristen Kerber ...

Thousands from all over the world traveled to see the parades.

At an event to hand out free gumbo and fried fish meals under the I-10 on Dec. 13, Keith Lee said he would hold a food festival in New Orleans in 2026. Lee said the inaugural Familee Festival on May ...

NEW ORLEANS — After Carnival, French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest, New Orleans usually has a lull in festival season but not this year. That’s because of a major social media influencer’s announcement. ...

French Quarter Festival returns April 16–19, 2026, in New Orleans Festival expands into Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park More than 300 musical performances planned across multiple stages Event will ...

New Orleans police confirms it arrested Shia LaBeouf early Tuesday morning following an alleged brawl in the city's French Quarters. He is charged with two counts of simple battery.

*Keith Lee is bringing his first food and entertainment festival, Familee Day, to New Orleans this spring. The event is scheduled for May 16 at UNO’s Lakefront Arena and promises to combine local ...