Southern Decadence
Southern Decadence is a Labor Day Weekend event in the French Quarter celebrating the LGBTQ community. Events include pool parties, costume contests, and a festive and fabulous parade.
Birthdays in New Orleans
New Orleans has a gift for celebrating – so it's an amazing place to have a birthday and celebrate
Living in History
I was born in Washington D.C., our nation's capital – a place rich with history architecture, and artifacts.
Black Masking Indians (AKA Mardi Gras Indians) Explained
Every year the Black Masking Indians take to the streets to show off magnificent handcrafted suits weighing up to 150 pounds and costing thousands of dollars and hours to create.
Bunnies, Bonnets, and Parades – Oh My!
Easter is about rebirth and New Orleans loves a comeback. At least as splendid as a day full of parades
Who pays for Mardi Gras?
It's the biggest "free" party in the world – and one of the most profoundly misunderstood parts
What's it like to be in a Mardi Gras Parade?
Confessions of a New Orleans Pussyfooter dancer
It's Carnival Time!
Mardi Gras from the Inside
