New Orleans rushes to rework Mardi Gras celebrations in the face of storm and twister warnings
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New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns
New Orleans Mardi Gras parades went ahead Tuesday morning despite the threat of severe weather that has forced cancellation of other parades (AP Video: Stephen Smith)
Mardi Gras continues in New Orleans: See photos of 2025 celebrations
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Caribbean cruise that set sail from New Orleans rescues migrants
The refugees were found adrift between Cuba and Mexico Wednesday, and cruise staff helped them aboard Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas. Royal Caribbean is providing food, water, and medical care to those in need, said VACAYA, an LGBTQ+ vacation company that was chartering the cruise ship.
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Natasha and Leonard Arthur serve Navajo fry bread dishes at N8tive Grub pop-up in NOLA
The New Orleans pop-up N8tive Grub is built around fry bread. They pop-up regularly at local breweries including Parleaux Beer Lab, Oak Street Brewery and Skeeta Hawk Brewing.
How The Mardi Gras Indians Honor The African And Indigenous Cultures Of New Orleans
The Mardi Gras Indians continue to evolve with the times, yet they remain a lasting reflection of the foundation of deep cultural exchange in New Orleans. Initially, their traditions honored their Indigenous allies, but they have since transformed to include a broader celebration of the African diaspora and spirituality.
Royal Caribbean LGBTQ+ cruise makes rescue near Mexico
Former MTV VJ Downtown Julie Brown was on board Brilliance of the Seas as it rescued 11 refugees from a vessel in distress.