Because of the partial federal government shutdown, a longtime Lundi Gras tradition will look a little different this year.

Today, Zulu is known for its coconut throw, considered one of the most coveted throws of Mardi Gras.

Zulu, one of the oldest traditionally African American krewes, held its first parade in 1909. By 1910, members were already ...

The 2026 Zulu parade in New Orleans wowed spectators with coconut throws, vibrant floats, and lively performances, becoming a viral highlight of Mardi Gras.

A Howard University professor continues his tradition of bringing HBCU students to his home country of South Africa for an immersive tour. Every year during the summer semester, Dr. Sipho Sithole ...

The annual meeting in Kenner's Rivertown between Argus, a krewe established in 1972 by civic-minded Jefferson Parish business ...

Stream the excitement of Mardi Gras 2026 live! Find out how to watch the Zulu and Rex parades online with free coverage from NOLA.com, WWL, and USA TODAY. Don't miss the floats, bands, and New Orleans ...

From the Mardi Gras Indians to the Flambeaux carriers to the skeleton crews, the contribution of African Americans to traditional New Orleans Mardi Gras is evident. But nothing compares to the flash ...

In the city of New Orleans near the mouth of Jackson Avenue as it crosses South Claiborne Avenue, families adorned in purple, green and yellow sit in rows of foldout chairs lining the lawns of ...

This week, as we celebrate Mardi Gras, we also travel back 75 years to remember one of Carnival’s first and biggest celebrity monarchs — Louis Armstrong, who reigned as King Zulu 1949. A native New ...