Mardi Gras parades in Jefferson Parish this year will head east — instead of west — along Veterans Memorial Boulevard, ...

While Family Gras adapted, Mardi Gras parades across the region were postponed as storms drenched the city. St. Charles ...

Family Gras is still a free concert. People with Royal Passes will be admitted to VIP viewing and other guests will enter the concert on a first-come, first-served basis.

Brand new security measures are being rolled out for Carnival celebrations in Jefferson Parish, as safety is a top concern ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis had a "good rest" overnight as he is being treated for double pneumonia in a Rome hospital. The Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff is expected to stay in the hospital ...

The Jefferson Parish Family Gras concert series will now take place in the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner on Sunday due to severe weather, authorities say.

Family Gras has taken root in the region as a traditional celebration BEFORE the big kick-off to Mardi Gras proper in ...

Carnival season is underway in the Greater New Orleans area, which means Jefferson Parish is gearing up for Family Gras.

The 19th annual Family Gras celebration is in full swing in Metairie, with vendors and live music out on Saturday, Feb. 22.

“The Super Bowl coming here and really lifting the whole region and then right into our bi-centennial and going right into ...

Forecasts show a 100% chance of rain and thunderstorms beginning at noon Sunday, prompting officials to adjust parade ...

The King Cake Capital of the World party on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at 11 a.m., showcases the massive cake wrapped around ...