With its decidedly French flair, New Orleans is Louisiana’s top destination. The French explorers landed in the area in 1718, ...

Like New Orleans, the small village of Schaijk in the Netherlands is also celebrating Carnaval on Tuesday — and making an ...

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes are filling the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day ...

First-time visitors to New Orleans and especially the French Quarter might miss its museums. The food and the fun beckons, ...

In the Arts/Warehouse District, the National WWII Museum is fun for kids and adults. It has dozens of educational and ...

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As tourists descend on Louisiana and thousands flock to Carnival parades this weekend, some New Orleans area residents will ...

Schools have their own Mardi Gras traditions. At Morris Jeff Community School in New Orleans, they include all of their ...