In 1980, the Krewe of Bacchus delighted crowds with their uniquely detailed parade floats. Inspired by aquatic explorer Jacques Cousteau, "The undersea world of Bac-Chu-Steau" was the krewe's theme.

The viral LSU gymnast not only made a splash as Grand Marshal of Endymion with her fit, but her float was spectacular as well.

Parades on Mardi Gras day have been canceled due to the dangers posed by extreme winds that could reach 60 mph in the New ...

Both were part of the revival of Mardi Gras Galveston in 1985. Among the new floats added this year highlight the parade's theme, "The Emerald City: Mardi Gras in Oz." Parade Marshal Mike Tramonte ...

Two Houma parade floats caught fire during the 2025 Mardi Gras season. The incidents are causing officials to revisit ...

Jefferson Parish canceled its parades, and officials in New Orleans were warily watching the Tuesday forecast.

Two New Orleans Mardi Gras parades, the Krewe of Elks truck parade and Barkus, will roll in the Crescent City on Sunday after ...

Three parades will roll Thursday night in New Orleans with scores of masked riders on colorful floats. More processions will ...

Cody Bates, the Vice President of Operations for the American Hat Company, tosses beaded necklaces from the front of the pirate-ship themed parade float for the 15th Annual Mardi Gras Nocona Style on ...

Even though Bacchus seemed to roll *** little bit later than expected, there was no decrease in enthusiasm when His Majesty Bacchus the 12th, Pete Fountain, New Orleans goodwill ambassador to the ...