Previewing 30 New Orleans and Jefferson Parish parades with themes, royalty, special guests, throws, maps and more.

According to the Jefferson Parish website, each parade will follow a 4.87-mile route heading east on Veterans Boulevard. The parades are set to start on Veterans Boulevard near the Clearview City Center, head down Veterans Boulevard to Severn Avenue, make a U-turn at 18th Street and end on Veterans Boulevard at Martin Behrman Drive.

"We danced, we talked, we laughed, we danced some more. He watched me take a shot and immediately throw it up (we’ve all been there), and then he brought me water. It was in that moment that I think I fell for him.

The all-women Krewe of Nandi returns for its second parade. The group is named for Zulu Queen Nandi kaBhebe, the mother of the warrior and king, Shaka Zulu. The Krewe of Nandi parades in Marrero. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Theme: announced day of parade Throws: scarves, tumblers, koozies, cups and doubloons

The city of New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras celebrations by increasing security measures. Find out about the safety initiatives here.

Christina Haack's (formerly Hall) second ex-husband appears as the episode's guest judge and causes chaos with his totally biased method for selecting the winner Two new polls show the president's approval rating is slipping.

As we look toward Mardi Gras day, temperatures look to be mild with highs in the 70s during the afternoon and turning partly cloudy. Early signs are showing that we could be looking at a chance of showers and thunderstorms late afternoon and evening though. It's also possible that some of the storms could turn strong or severe.