For anyone who has ever wondered how the giant floats featured in Mardi Gras parades are created, Mardi Gras World in New Orleans offers a behind-the-scenes look at the artistry and craftsmanship ...

Louisiana's Carnival season is a period of celebration, comfort food, and community. From king cake and crawfish boils to the religious traditions that anchor Mardi Gras, chef Melissa M. Martin of the ...

Food historian Liz Williams told the Associated Press last year that the roots of king cake culture date to Saturnalia ...

Head to Gallery 2000 on the nearby ACC Highland Campus Saturday night for the opening reception of new exhibit “The ...

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Crescent City resident Leslie Pariseau finds a complex but resilient community where no idea is too far-fetched.

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Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, known for the heroic landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River, weighed in on the ...