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Mardi Gras issues rallying call for next festival

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival will return in February 2026, promising another season of pride, protest and celebration.

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‘A gay Mardi Gras’: the lesbian pop-up bar in New Orleans that was born after Hurricane Katrina

Grrlspot, a monthly event in New Orleans, stemmed from a desire to create spaces for queer women to gather after the storm devastated the city in 2005

The Guardian - US

Photos of the week | February 28-March 6, 2025 - Roll Call

Ukraine, Mardi Gras, NOAA layoffs, and the longest presidential address to Congress in history were highlights of the week in Washington.

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How New Orleans cleans up the waves of trash left behind after Mardi Gras

Hundreds of thousands of people take to the streets of New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras, leaving the city covered in detritus

The Independent UK

Move over New Orleans, Lake Charles is our new favourite destination for Mardi Gras

USA TRAVEL: It may not have the French architectural charm of Nola, but Lake Charles’s vibrant celebrations have a certain je ne sais quoi, finds Rashmi Narayan

The Independent UK

Severe Weather Threat Alters Mardi Gras Celebrations

Officials in New Orleans and the South prepare for severe storms during Mardi Gras season, adjusting plans to prioritize public safety.

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New Orleans rushes to rework Mardi Gras celebrations in the face of storm and twister warnings

Officials are rushing to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations and warning revelers against brining umbrellas and tents as powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to strike Louisiana and other parts of the South

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New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes will fill the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day

The Independent UK

Storms, possible twisters to threaten the South just as New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras

Powerful storms bearing a threat of tornadoes are expected to punch through Louisiana and other parts of the South on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Revealed: New Orleans touted public safety street closures for years but didn’t implement them

A Guardian analysis shows that vehicles were allowed to approach Bourbon Street despite safety plans in years leading up to deadly attack

The Guardian - US

Tired dancing feet, high spirits after Mardi Gras

The task of cleaning up Sydney's streets from glitter and feathers is under way after Mardi Gras revellers celebrated the world's biggest evening LGBTQI parade.

AAP

The legends making a 'loud and proud' Mardi Gras debut

Representing the La Perouse LGBTQI community, their allies and Elders, the LaPa Legends will make their debut at Mardi Gras 2025.

AAP

Queer warriors bare all on LGBTQI night of nights

Thousands of rainbow-clad paraders have tapped to choreographed numbers or moved in euphoric bliss in the 47th annual Sydney Mardi Gras.

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‘Back injuries’ and ‘a tripping hazard’: New Orleans officials still resisting anti-ramming barriers after deadly vehicle attack

Unearthed emails detail concerns about injuries and work duties in utilizing devices that might have prevented New Year’s terrorist attack

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Mardi Gras parade freedom cry against threats to rights

Dressed in their finest feathers and leathers, Mardi Gras participants will bring a serious and global message to the 2025 parade.

The Independent UK

A look at Louisiana's Mardi Gras festivities through the years

The 2025 Carnival Season -- marked by a weekslong pre-Lenten bash and complete with colorful parades, shimmery beads tossed from floats and streets lined with costumed revelers -- is reaching its conclusion on the Gulf Coast

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Mardi Gras Celebrations In New Orleans Amid Heightened Security

Explore the vibrant Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, featuring diverse traditions, heightened security, and eco-friendly initiatives.

The Independent UK

As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage

Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and all the Gulf Coast

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Listen Up, Baby Queers: Here Are 10 Golden Rules For Enjoying Your First Mardi Gras

From one queer to another.

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Kylie Minogue & Troye Sivan Might Be At Mardi Gras After Party & It’s A Gay Xmas Miracle

I'M SPINNING AROUND!

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Your Mardi Gras Outfit Inspo Board Is Here, Thanks To PEDESTRIAN.TV Readers

Here's your styling inspiration for Mardi Gras, 2025, if you're already used up all your hot outfits and need something new.

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All The Characters You’ll Run Into This Mardi Gras: A Very Serious Guide

From Insta-gays to kick on queens, author Jack Jones lays down all the different folks you'll encounter at this year's Mardi Gras.

The Guardian - AU

Meta and Google opt out of Sydney Mardi Gras amid move away from DEI in US

Former sponsors walk away from 2025 event – while organisers say they do not meet partnership requirements

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18 Iconic Drag Queens Share The Beauty Products They Couldn’t Survive Mardi Gras Without

Yes, queens.

AAP

Focus on freedom as thousands celebrate Mardi Gras fair

The first big Mardi Gras event of 2025 has drawn a crowd of thousands as organisers hope its theme resonates with the LGBTQI community and beyond.

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