Krewe du Vieux floats make bold statement against ICE
Krewe du Vieux made its way through the below-freezing French Quarter last Saturday, with each float featuring a common theme: a satirical protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Founded in 1987, Krewe du Vieux is a raunchy and often provocative walking parade with handmade and personalized throws....
Trombone Shorty Turns 40: All-Star Birthday Celebration Announced for Jazz Fest 2026
Blackbird Presents has announced Shorty Turns 40, a very special concert celebrating GRAMMY-winning New Orleans icon Trombone Shorty’s 40th birthday and the 10th anniversary of his legendary Treme Threauxdown. This must-see nighttime event during Jazz Fest will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:00 pm CT...
Multiple Mardi Gras parades roll Sunday with warm weather
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Multiple Mardi Gras parades will roll on Sunday across the New Orleans area, with warm afternoons and cool evenings. Sunday will start cool with upper 30s north and lower 40s south. Temperatures will rebound to the 70s by the afternoon under clear skies.on Sunday across the New Orleans area, with...
REPLAY: Femme Fatale, Carrollton, King Arthur parades
Three parades will roll to close this Mardi Gras weekend in Uptown New Orleans. Femme Fatale kicks them off at 11 a.m. with Carrollton and King Arthur following behind. The NOLA.com Parade Cam is presented by the Louisiana Office of Tourism for 2026. Looking for other parades? See the full...
Another sunny parade day before fog and warmer temperatures in week ahead
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Another beautiful day for parades is in store for Sunday (Feb. 8). It starts a bit chilly, especially on the north shore, with many areas around freezing. But after the sun comes up, a rapid warmup brings temperatures into the low 70s by the afternoon. Plentiful...
The muffuletta at this no-frills Louisiana deli has regulars making the trip every week
Nestled in the heart of New Orleans on Decatur Street, Central Grocery and Deli has become a beloved institution for locals and visitors alike. Known for its legendary muffuletta, this Italian grocery store is a must-visit for anyone with a penchant for hearty, flavorful sandwiches. The combination of quality...
Dense fog concerns are back, along with a big warm-up
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The new work week brings dense fog, humidity, and a large warm-up. A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, and St. John parishes. It will go into effect at midnight and last through 9 am Monday. If you are...
New Orleans parade to honor nurse who saved a man’s life on WDSU.
A New Orleans Mardi Gras parade will honor a local hero who saved a man during Hurricane Francine. The heart-stopping moment was captured live on WDSU. “It’s unbelievable,” nurse Miles Crawford said. The Legion of Mars parade rolls Saturday, honoring those who risk their lives to save others.
With Krewe of VIPs, this New Orleans doctor gives disabled kids a front-row seat...
Watching the krewes roll by, waving frantically to get their attention and catching the throws then hauling the bounty home — it's an essential part of childhood in New Orleans. But for some of the city's children who have special health needs, a television broadcast or online livestream was as close as they could get.
A po-boy shop grows into a NOLA classic, with famous fried chicken perfect for...
The fried chicken at Crabby Jack’s is garlicky, juicy, fantastic and has a pedigree that goes back so far that the last generation that knew it best might have forgotten to share it with the next. Since Mardi Gras makes fried chicken a critical currency around New Orleans, it’s...
