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Guy shows Dustin Poirier a sign insulting his wife at Mardi Gras parade, gets what he deserves

Seriously, how much of a scumbag do you have to be to pull this stunt with Dustin Poirier's wife and kid right there?

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Watch celebrations in New Orleans as Rex parade marks Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras was celebrated in New Orleans with the iconic Rex parade through the city.

The Independent UK

Vacant shopfronts v the WorldPride takeover: is Oxford Street ready for Mardi Gras?

Once billed as Sydney’s golden queer mile, the strip has born the brunt of lockouts, lockdowns and gentrification. On the eve of its first parade since 2020 – and its biggest yet – the pressure is on

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Mardi Gras ebullience intersects with crime worry, politics

It's Mardi Gras — or Fat Tuesday in New Orleans — and the annual, ebullient climax of the city's Carnival season comes this year with some political intrigue

The Independent UK

One killed, four injured in shooting at New Orleans Mardi Gras parade

A child was among the wounded at the event, which was packed with families

Evening Standard

Everything we know about mass shooting along Mardi Gras parade route in New Orleans

More than a dozen shots rang out along the route of one of New Orleans most popular Mardi Gras parades on Sunday night, sending families running in terror.

The Independent UK

New Orleans carnival parade shooting kills one and injures four

Man, 21, arrested on count of murder, weapons charge after deadly shooting

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1 dead, 4 wounded, after Mardi Gras shooting in New Orleans

New Orleans police say one person has died and four are in stable condition after a shooting during a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans

The Independent UK

Gunman arrested after one killed and four – including young girl – wounded in shooting at Mardi Gras parade

Terrified locals and tourists who had gathered for the annual celebration desperately ran from the scene, with photos and videos showing belongings left behind in the street in the rush

The Independent UK

6 Ppl On What Pride Month Means To Them As Syd Gets Ready To Host WorldPride For The First Time

Mardi Gras is just around the corner and this will be the first year WorldPride will be hosted in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Here's how to enjoy a vegan Mardi Gras

Salon's Kelly McClure shares her favorite recipes and go-to vegan hot spots around the city of New Orleans

Salon

Out of the boardrooms and into the streets: is the Sydney Mardi Gras putting corporations before protest?

Despite the 1978 protest setting the scene for the evolution of Australian gay rights and one of the biggest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the world, some hold concerns corporates are edging out the activism that once lay at the heart of Mardi Gras

The Guardian - AU

'I'm over the moon': Coles Gungahlin manager represents the company in Mardi Gras parade

He's hoping to get a spot at the front of the Coles float, which will have the theme Everyone is welcome at our table.

The Canberra Times

I Hope U Like To Party Bc Uber Is Running A Free Party Bus This Mardi Gras Ft. The Fkn Vengaboys

A Sydney city disco!!!

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'I'll be the first PM to march in Mardi Gras': Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will join the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

The Independent UK

Joyous parades and parties kick off New Orleans' Mardi Gras

The lead up to New Orleans’ annual Mardi Gras celebration intensifies Friday with events big and small

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A-Leagues to launch inaugural Pride Celebration round to coincide with Mardi Gras and 2023 Sydney World Pride

Following the success of the 2022 Pride Cup, the APL will introduce a league-wide initiative to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and combat homophobia.

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LGBT communities safer thanks to change championed over decades by marchers in first Mardi Gras

Ray Goodlass and Denise McGrath marched in Australia's first Mardi Gras in 1978, and decades later are still making a difference for their communities.

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The Independent UK

Leaving COVID behind, Belgian carnival town goes mad again

After a COVID-imposed hiatus, artisans are again crafting elaborate costumes and floats for the famed Carnival in the Belgian town of Binche

Nottingham Post

Alton Towers re-opening date 2023 confirmed plus full events programme for theme park

The line-up looks pretty impressive

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News Breakfast's Nate Byrne on hosting ABC's Mardi Gras coverage, calling out homophobia and why he finds weather endlessly fascinating

News Breakfast's Nate Byrne opens up about his naval career, the challenge of predicting the weather and fighting homophobia.

France 24

Carnival fever in the French city of Dunkirk

In the northern French city of Dunkirk, thousands of people look forward to carnival season every year. As Mardi Gras approaches, the carnival transforms the city: the Black Cat Ball, fancy dressing and herring throwing from the town hall balcony are all part of the two-month-long festivities. The tradition dates…

The Independent UK

Spreading the joy: Longer parade routes OKd for Mardi Gras

COVID-19 precautions wiped out most New Orleans’ Mardi Gras festivities in 2021, and a shortage of police officers forced the city to shorten routes for some of its lavish seasonal parades in 2022

Reuters

Belgian costume maker hopes for carnival boom after COVID 'black hole'

Huge ostrich feather headpieces are one of the costumes made by the Kersten family for Belgium's celebrated Mardi Gras carnival, and after the event was cancelled due to COVID in recent years, the 120-year-old family business is hoping for a revival.

The Independent UK

Actor Adam Devine to reign as Bacchus LIV at 2023 Mardi Gras

One of Mardi Gras’ signature carnival krewes will be led this year by actor and comedian Adam Devine

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