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Arthur Hardy breaks down the 2024 Mardi Gras season from best to worst, according to survey

BY ARTHUR HARDY | Contributing Writer
Feb 21, 2024

What kind of season was Mardi Gras 2024? My annual survey of parading krewe captains and other Mardi Gras VIPs found both good and bad.

Endymion, Bacchus, Zulu: Behind the mystical names of New Orleans Mardi Gras krewes

By JULIA GUILBEAU | Staff writer
Feb 4, 2024

In a city filled with odd monikers, it's no surprise that New Orleans' Mardi Gras krewes have embraced their own unique names.

The forecast is fun: Mardi Gras weathers another year with help from near and far

BY ARTHUR HARDY | Contributing writer
Jan 31, 2024

New Orleans parades return to their full pre-COVID-19 parade routes this year.

At 77, Mardi Gras Guide founder Arthur Hardy still loves the Carnival life

BY KEITH SPERA | Staff writer
Jan 25, 2024

The late float builder Blaine Kern Sr. was officially Mr. Mardi Gras, but Arthur Hardy also has a legitimate claim to the title.

Why are there plastic babies inside king cakes? Mardi Gras tradition began in New Orleans.

By JUSTIN MITCHELL | Staff writer
Jan 22, 2024

King cakes have been "legal" again for a few weeks, and with a short 2024 Mardi Gras season we don't have much time left to grab our favorites or try something new.

You can buy Arthur Hardy's Mardi Gras Guide across Louisiana. Here's where.

Staff report
Jan 5, 2024

Mardi Gras season is upon us and Arthur Hardy's publication has everything you need to know to celebrate 2024 Carnival in New Orleans.

Here's the Twelfth Night schedule, including parades, to kick off Nola Mardi Gras 2024

BY ARTHUR HARDY | Contributing Writer
Jan 3, 2024

While the rest of the world laments the end of the holiday season, in New Orleans the fun has just begun with a full schedule of Carnival events starting Saturday, January 6.

Dishing on Carnival - a Q&A with Mardi Gras Man Arthur Hardy

BY ANDREW CANULETTE | Staff writer
Jan 2, 2024

"It's the most wonderful time of the year …"

How to get your 2024 New Orleans Mardi Gras Guide from Arthur Hardy and Nola.com

BY ARTHUR HARDY | Contributing writer
Dec 13, 2023

With an early Mardi Gras, the Carnival ball season has already opened with the Krewes of Athena, Cleopatra, Harmonia, Selene and Titans having staged their balls in November and December.

Has Mardi Gras ever been canceled in New Orleans? Here's when it has happened since 1857.

By JUSTIN MITCHELL | Staff writer
Dec 4, 2023

Rain was pouring and streets in some neighborhoods across New Orleans flooded Saturday, but that didn't stop the Christmas parade from rolling downtown.

Why are there so few Mardi Gras parades in the French Quarter? Here are the rules.

By JUSTIN MITCHELL | Staff writer
Nov 25, 2023

Mardi Gras is synonymous with New Orleans, beads, daiquiris, king cake and Bourbon Street.

Mardi Gras comes early in 2024. Why does the date of Fat Tuesday change each year?

By JUSTIN MITCHELL | Staff writer
Nov 19, 2023

Carnival always starts Jan. 6, but Fat Tuesday's date is flexible. Here's why.

Did Mardi Gras start in New Orleans or Mobile? Curious Louisiana investigates.

BY DOUG MACCASH | Staff writer
Nov 2, 2023

The question of where Mardi Gras began pops up again and again among those curious about Louisiana culture. We'd be delighted to report that the first North American Carnival celebration defin…

After 51 years, Krewe of Jefferson to stop rolling in Metairie

By MARIE FAZIO | Staff writer
Aug 29, 2023

After 51 years, the Krewe of Jefferson truck parade will no longer roll in Metairie on Mardi Gras because of a lack of participation, krewe officials announced this week.

KREWE OF JEFFERSON CANCELS ITS 2024 PARADE

Aug 28, 2023

It was sad, though not unexpected, when the 51-year-old Krewe of Jefferson pulled the plug today on its 2024 parade. The club had promised 45 trucks for the 2023 parade but rolled with only 22…

MARDI GRAS GUIDE NEWS

Aug 13, 2023

Pre-orders for the 2024 Mardi Gras Guide are now being accepted for delivery late December.

MARDI GRAS GUIDE NEWS

Aug 13, 2023

Pre-orders for the 2024 Mardi Gras Guide are now being accepted for delivery late December.

SIX MONTHS TILL FAT TUESDAY

Aug 13, 2023

The biggest news since Fat Tuesday 2023 was the death of Endymion founder and Captain Ed Muniz, the longest serving captain in Carnival history with 53 years at the helm. Endymion is now in th…

Mardi Gras News

Apr 5, 2023

Sue and I are happy to announce that today we have sold our Mardi Gras Guide magazine and website to Georges Media, Louisiana’s largest media outlet and publishers of TheTimes-Picayune/New Orl…

Mardi Gras News

Mar 23, 2023

At yesterday’s annual post-Mardi Gras meeting of the Mayor’s Mardi Gras Advisory Council, it was announced that next year all krewes will again be able to use their traditional routes thanks a…

Friends in Carnival

Mar 12, 2023

I call your attention to an important Op/Ed column in Monday's Times Picayune/New Orleans Advocate (www.nola.com/opinions/) Written by University of Alabama Law Professor Ron Krotoszynski, who…

2023 Carnival Season Review

Mar 2, 2023

The year’s top story was the late but full return to pre-pandemic parade routes. Much of the credit goes to the Mayor’s top man, CEO Gilbert Montano and Civil Sheriff Susan Hutson and of cours…

ARTHUR HARDY'S ANNUAL PARADE SEASON REVIEW

Feb 24, 2023

I am still collecting reports from krewe captains and will publish my annual report early next week.

MARDI GRAS 2023 BY THE NUMBERS

Feb 24, 2023

MARDI GRAS 2023 BY THE NUMBERS: PUBLIC SAFETY TEAM DELIVERS A SAFE CELEBRATION

Hardy Parade Preview

Feb 21, 2023

As usual on Fat Tuesday, the calendar starts at 8:00 AM with the Zulu parade, with the theme, “Precious Jewels of Zulu Land.” As always special floats bear Zulu’s legendary characters—Big Shot…

Hardy Parade Preview

Feb 20, 2023

Lundi Gras activities near the Mississippi River include the Zulu arrival by boat at Woldenberg Park and the Rex river arrival at Spanish Plaza at the Riverwalk. Afterward, folks can see the b…

Hardy Parade Preview

Feb 19, 2023

Four parades uptown and two in Metairie are on tap Sunday. Starting at an early 11 a.m., with the theme “Festivals of the World,” Okeanos rolls with 25 floats and 80 units. Check out the new 5…

Hardy Parade Preview

Feb 18, 2023

The Saturday before Fat Tuesday features five parades starting at 10:45 in the morning when NOMTOC, “the Pride of Algiers,” rolls with a 37-float procession. NOMTOC stands for New Orleans’ Mos…

Arthur Hardy

Arthur Hardy breaks down the 2024 Mardi Gras season from best to worst, according to survey

Endymion, Bacchus, Zulu: Behind the mystical names of New Orleans Mardi Gras krewes

The forecast is fun: Mardi Gras weathers another year with help from near and far

At 77, Mardi Gras Guide founder Arthur Hardy still loves the Carnival life

Why are there plastic babies inside king cakes? Mardi Gras tradition began in New Orleans.

You can buy Arthur Hardy's Mardi Gras Guide across Louisiana. Here's where.

Here's the Twelfth Night schedule, including parades, to kick off Nola Mardi Gras 2024

Dishing on Carnival - a Q&A with Mardi Gras Man Arthur Hardy

How to get your 2024 New Orleans Mardi Gras Guide from Arthur Hardy and Nola.com

Has Mardi Gras ever been canceled in New Orleans? Here's when it has happened since 1857.

Why are there so few Mardi Gras parades in the French Quarter? Here are the rules.

Mardi Gras comes early in 2024. Why does the date of Fat Tuesday change each year?

Did Mardi Gras start in New Orleans or Mobile? Curious Louisiana investigates.

After 51 years, Krewe of Jefferson to stop rolling in Metairie

KREWE OF JEFFERSON CANCELS ITS 2024 PARADE

MARDI GRAS GUIDE NEWS

MARDI GRAS GUIDE NEWS

SIX MONTHS TILL FAT TUESDAY

Mardi Gras News

Mardi Gras News

Friends in Carnival

2023 Carnival Season Review

ARTHUR HARDY'S ANNUAL PARADE SEASON REVIEW

MARDI GRAS 2023 BY THE NUMBERS

Hardy Parade Preview

Hardy Parade Preview

Hardy Parade Preview

Hardy Parade Preview

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