New Orleans, Bourbon Street and Carnival

Carnival season kicks off in New Orleans with Twelfth Night festivities, days after terror attack
The 2025 Carnival season in New Orleans began taking shape against a somber backdrop Monday (Jan. 6), but with Twelfth Night celebrants eager to show the city would not be bowed by the New Year’s Day terror attack on Bourbon Street.
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.
King of Carnival dedicates 2025 Rex parade to Bourbon Street attack victims
The King of Carnival has announced that this year's Rex parade will be dedicated to the victims of the Jan. 1 Bourbon Street attack and their families.
New Orleans holds first parade of Carnival season days after deadly attack on Bourbon Street
Women dressed as angels, hands clasped in prayer, passed through New Orleans Monday evening to celebrate the first parade of Carnival season, just blocks from where 14 people were killed five days ago by a rampaging driver.
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.
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.
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.
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Carnival Is About to Get Two New Ships From Another Cruise Line This Spring
With a current fleet of 27 ships, Carnival Cruise Line will be adding two more to the growing family of “fun ships”. It was ...
Carnival Cruise Line defends unpopular price increases
The cruise line has confirmed what many cruisers have noticed, and it has tried to explain and justify why prices have gone ...
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Only 2 days left to nominate your fury friend to be Winter Carnival dog royalty
Dog owners have two days left to submit their animal as a contender for the Winter Carnival royalty court. A Canine King and ...
Carnival Cruise Line bans popular onboard activity
As long as you settle any real money in private, or better yet, off the ship, Carnival has no recourse. The cruise line isn't ...
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Carnival Cruise Line shares why onboard prices have gone up
The cruise line has confirmed what many cruisers have noticed, and it has tried to explain and justify why prices have gone ...
Carnival’s Strong Financial Performance and Positive Outlook Justify Buy Rating and Increased Price Objective
Analyst Andrew Didora of Bank of America Securities reiterated a Buy rating on Carnival (CCL – Research Report), boosting the price target to ...
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Upgraded sweet Carnival treats: Eat Fit King Cake and Cupcakes
King’s Day on January 6 is known as the official start of king cake season here in South Louisiana. We are headed into the ...
Cruise port sets record; Carnival Cruise Line says sad goodbye
After a massive overhaul of its port area, there's even more improvement coming to a popular stop for Carnival, Royal ...