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Live Wire: Mardi Gras On WDSU.com

Get the latest updates, follow parades, watch LIVE coverage of Mardi Gras in New Orleans!

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:36:43 CST

Bourbon Street Live Camera

A live view of Bourbon Street from the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans' French Quarter. NOTE: Image will appear in about 15 seconds.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:39:10 CST

Images: Mardi Gras Madness Takes Over Crescent City

View images from Mardi Gras 2012 on WDSU.com!

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:41:40 CST

Mardi Gras Officially Arrives In New Orleans

Revelers began packing the streets of New Orleans before dawn to enjoy the biggest party in the Crescent City.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:19:43 CST

Share Carnival Photos For A Chance To Win Throws On u local

It's carnival season! Share photos of your party regalia or from Mardi Gras' past. Every photo shared has a chance of being chosen to win throws from all the krewes at this year's Mardi Gras! And while you're here, check out hundreds of great photos already shared by our u local community.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:06:14 CST

Rex Arrives In New Orleans For Mardi Gras

The King of Carnival is now in the Crescent City to herald the beginning of Mardi Gras.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:54:14 CST

Zulu, Argus Royalty Exchange Pleasantries On Lundi Gras

The King and Queen of Zulu started their day in Kenner where they met with the court of the Krewe of Argus.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:54:02 CST

13-Year-Old, 5 Others Hurt In Marrero Shooting

Six people -- one, a 13-year-old boy -- were hurt in a shooting in Marrero on Monday night, according to Jefferson Parish SheriffÂ’s deputies.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:34:43 CST

Zulu Royalty Prepares For Mardi Gras

The Zulu king and queen say they are excited about their ride on Fat Tuesday.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:01:09 CST

Native New Orleanian, LSU Grad To Reign As Rex

This year's monarch of merriment who'll reign over the Crescent City on Fat Tuesday is a New Orleans native and Louisiana State University graduate who enjoys hunting and fishing.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:16:00 CST

New French Quarter Curfew Leads To Arrests

New Orleans' infamous French Quarter is awash in memorable sights and sounds, especially during the busiest and most colorful weekend of the year -- the one just before Mardi Gras Day. However, a strict tightening of the city's curfew policy means ...   

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:33:33 CST

4 Arrested, 1 Injured In High-Speed Chase

Four people were arrested and one was injured in a high-speed chase in Jefferson Parish on Monday afternoon, police said.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:24:57 CST

Images: Led By Will Ferrell, Bacchus Rolls Uptown

Actor Will Ferrell reigned as Bacchus XLIV Sunday as the super krewe rolled through the streets of Uptown.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:34:32 CST