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Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Train Service Begins August 18, 2025
On July 1, a progressive series of press conferences moved across the coast of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, when Amtrak announced the start date of its long-awaited Mardi Gras train service between Mobile and New Orleans. Tickets for the first day sold out by late afternoon.
- photos by Scott Saltzman, Gregg Martel, Dena Temple, and Ellis Anderson
Go 4th on the River 2025
The annual Go 4th on the River event brings families, visitors and locals down to the riverfront in the French Market District for fun and fireworks - which never disappoint!
- photos by Shawn Fink
Dedication of the New Up Stairs Fire Plaque
A plaque dedication and second line commemorate the victims of the 1973 UpStairs Lounge fire in New Orleans, which killed 32 people in one of the deadliest attacks on the LGBTQ+ community in U.S. history.
- photos by Cheryl Gerber
Pride Parade 2025
A thunderstorm caused the delay of the Pride Parade, but it rolled on through the rain-cooled streets of the Quarter to the delight of cheering throngs.
- photos by Ellis Anderson
The No Kings Demonstration - New Orleans Style
The No Kings march on June 14 began in the Marigny with an estimated 6500 people and wound its way down Frenchmen to Washington Square Park with brass bands, music and creative signage and costumes.
- photos by Ellis Anderson
The Great Bubble Project
Concerned about his Porshe’s paint job and stray bubbles in his cocktails, a new resident on the block tries to shut down a French Quarter bar’s bubble machine. On Sunday afternoon, the community rallied in a show of support – for the bar, of course.
- photos by Ellis Anderson
VCPORA’s Mother’s Day Concert 2025
For the 26th year, a neighborhood advocacy group, VCPORA, hosted a Mother’s Day concert in the park - featuring the amazing New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra.
- photos by Ellis Anderson
Gallatin Street Fest 2025
In its second year, this free one-day festival at the New Orleans Jazz Museum features Gallatin Alley Records artists to the delight of music lovers from around the world.
Best Bonnets: French Quarter Easter 2025
The arts of costuming and millinery happily meet up on Easter Day in the French Quarter with three parades of opportunity for krewe members - and parade-goers - to showcase their creative finery!
- photos by Ellis Anderson
French Quarter Fest 2025
Four days, four photographers and 12 dozen amazing photographs - yep, we’ve published more than 150 in this epic album that showcases the best of New Orleans and the French Quarter!
French Quarter Secret Gardens Tour 2025
A stormy start didn’t deter those wanting a tour of hidden French Quarter courtyards during this annual Patio Planters event, – a benefit to help produce the beloved Caroling in the Square each year.
- photos by Ellis Anderson
St. Joseph’s Day Parade 2025
With a gigantic rolling altar, waving maids, and tuxedoed marchers, the 53rd St. Joseph’s Day parade rollicked through the French Quarter on Saturday, March 22nd dispensing flowers, flags – and kisses.
- photos by Sean Fink
St. Joseph’s Day in the French Quarter
Every March 19th, the neighborhood once called “Little Palermo” celebrates the saint – that legend says ended a terrible famine – by creating elaborate altars, then sharing food, blessings and goodwill.
photos by Ellis Anderson
Barkus Parade 2025
Postponed by a storm, the legendary canine parade Barkus rolled the Sunday after Mardi Gras this year, giving Carnival a merry March reprise. The 2025 theme: “Vanity Fur: Barkus Rules the Runway!”
- photos by Andrew Simoneaux
Mardi Gras 2025: 100+ Photographs
Was the predicted morning storm kept at bay until evening by great music, goodwill and exuberant spirits? Whatever the cause, locals in the Marigny, Tremé and French Quarter declared it one of the best Mardi Gras days in recent memory.
– photos by Shawn Fink, Scott Saltzman, and Ellis Anderson
Krewe of Red Beans Parade 2025
A Lundi Gras favorite that began in 2008, the Krewe of Red Beans delights crowds with costumes featuring beans – and puns.
- photos by Ellis Anderson
Krewe du Vieux Parade 2025
With the double entendre theme of “Krewe du Vieux is Revolting,” the 2025 parade floats included jabs at the oligarchy and tributes to Scrim, the famous runaway terrier.
- photos by Shawn Fink
Krewe Bohème Parade 2025
A relative newcomer to the walking parade scene, since 2018 Krewe Boheme and its “absinthe-minded green fairy” have been intoxicating crowds.
- photos by Melanie Cole
Super Bowl LIX Parade
Locals joined Super Bowl visitors – many of them catching their first-ever parade throws – in this fun football-themed parade.
- photos by Ellis Anderson
Krewe of Chewbacchus 2025
More than 3,000 people marched in this popular sci-fi-themed parade on February first, with hundreds of children participating this year, making for a fun-filled family-friendly extravaganza.
- photos by Ellis Anderson