Holiday Central

Holiday Central

Creative drink ideas for Valentine's Day

By Erin Murray
If you don't want to drink the usual wine or champagne on Valentine's Day, you are not alone. Here are a list of fun alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink ideas for this loving holiday.
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'Heart Attack' for your Valentine? Chocolate concoction includes bacon, potato chips and peanut butter

By Subrina Dhammi
Sweets of all kinds will be served on Valentines Day, but one New York chocolatier is whipping up a heart-stopping concoction like no other.

Advice for solo Valentine's Day dining

By Jean Grae
If you're like me, you're single. Also, a bunch of other things, but that's probably not best to get into right now.

Florists now dread Valentine's Day

By Jose Pagliery
Some flower shop owners hate Valentine's Day, losing money on big orders that flow in from big e-commerce groups like FTD, 1-800-Flowers and Teleflora.

Valentine's Day, by the numbers

By Belle Reynoso
Americans spend quite a bit of money to show their love on Valentine's Day. Here's a breakdown, by the numbers: $130.97 -- The per person average estimated amount that people will spend on Valentine's Day.

How technology has changed romance

By Breeanna Hare
When it comes to romance, texting is often seen as a bare-minimum form of communication. It's fine for firming up Wednesday night dinner plans, but for expressing heartfelt sentiments? Not so much.

Bacon chocolate, e-cards and other Valentine trends

By Heather Kelly
Choosing the right Valentine's Day gift can be tricky. Is your paramour into the the textbook red roses and box of chocolates, or would they prefer a romantic home-cooked meal? When in doubt, ask the Internet.
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Fat Tuesday is in full swing in the French Quarter

By Jay Gray
Today is Fat Tuesday in New Orleans, the annual bash that marks the end of the Mardi Gras season. The parades are rolling, the party is in full swing.

After Mardi Gras: The post-Carnival detox

By Molly Rosenblatt
Once the party ends, many of us will want the detox to begin.

Meet the King & Queen of Carnival!

By Susan Roesgen
Before and after Mardi Gras, Bill Hines is a lawyer, businessman, and civic leader; Nina Sloss is a college student studying international affairs.
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Flamingo fans and fun lovers flock to Spanish Town Parade

By Kris Cusanza
Thousands of people put on pink and flocked to Downtown Baton Rouge Saturday for the annual Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade.
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Large crowd enjoys 2013 Southdowns parade

By David Lippman
Before the weather rains on the parade season, a big crowd watched the annual Southdowns Parade Friday night. The theme of the parade was "time machine," and riders adopted various interpretations.

2013 regulations set for New Orleans Mardi Gras parades

By New Orleans Police Department
If your weekend plans include heading to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, you might want to take a look at the following regulations. The following list was issued by the New Orleans Police Department and will begin on Friday, Jan. 25.
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Residents upset, utility work forced Southdowns parade to change route

By Kris Cusanza
If you're a regular of the Southdowns parade, then you'll notice some changes to the route this year. The parade will not roll down Cloverdale to Perkins, and that has people who live there pretty upset.

Tips: Keep safe this Mardi Gras

By NBC33 Staff
Mardi Gras in Louisiana is an attraction that gains attention worldwide. Everyone seeks to let the good times roll, unfortunately bad things can and do happen.