The annual street-clearing tradition signals the end of the Carnival season and clears the way for crews to begin the cleanup.

The clock has struck midnight, which means that the New Orleans Police Department and the New Orleans mayor would ceremoniously end the revelry of Carnival Season.

The New Orleans reputation is so strong that asking casually for a “go cup” at a bar anywhere else will make the bartender chuckle. Then they'll ask, “Are you from New Orleans?”

Feathers, sequins and leather and some things you just had to see to believe — drew a large crowd at noon at Bourbon and Dumaine streets.

Louisiana State Police highlighted their collaborative safety efforts with LDWF during Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

New Orleans law enforcement officers and Mayor Helena Moreno conducted a midnight sweep of Bourbon Street to officially close Mardi Gras 2026.

Louisiana wildlife agents arrested a man carrying a live alligator and firearm on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Valentine's Day.

The incidents happened as the Krewe of Bacchus’s parade brought out huge crowds throughout the city on Sunday night.