Holiday Central

Holiday Central

Cajun Mardi Gras has a ‘catch’ at the end of the celebration

By Samantha Morgan
The star of Mardi Gras in Cajun country is a chicken. That’s right, a chicken.
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New Orleans bakery sending a taste of home to troops overseas

By Heath Allen
Stamped with thanks, and sealed with appreciation, 500 red, white and blue king cakes went out on the mail trucks on Thursday headed for troops overseas.

Louisiana actress represents state at Sundance Film Festival

By Louisiana International FIlm Festival
Louisiana native and New Orleans resident, actress Shanna Forrestall just returned from a successful trip to the Sundance Film Festival.

First Baton Rouge parades of 2013 to roll this weekend

By Samantha Morgan
Baton Rouge Krewes are gearing up for the first weekend of parades in the Capital City. Starting Saturday, the Krewe of Jupiter and the Mystic Krewe of Mutts will transform downtown Baton Rouge into a Mardi Gras hotspot!

Louisiana Film Festival hosts Mardi-Gras style parade at Sundance

By Media Relations
Louisiana International Film Festival & Mentorship Program hosted its official “Mardi Gras at Sundance” launch parade and party complete with hundreds of revelers and police escorts.

Early Mardi Gras season helps the good times roll at cash registers

By Brittany Bodden
Mardi Gras is coming around so early this year, which is driving sales up for some retailer.

New Orleans artist creates unique Mardi Gras mask that's in high demand

By Vanessa Bolano
Be the envy of everyone this Carnival season by wearing a unique mask.

Roll out the dough, it's Mardi Gras!

By Danielle Grossman
Mardi Gras season is known for the parties, costumes and of course the King Cakes!

CAAWS needs volunteers for pet parade

By Kris Cusanza
Calling all animal lovers! The 14th annual Capital Area Animal Welfare Society Mystic Krewe of Mutts rolls in Downtown Baton Rouge Sunday Jan. 27 at 1:30 p.m. The 2013 theme is "Totally Pawsome 80's."

Why conservatives call MLK their hero

By John Blake
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was called a communist, an outside agitator, and a drum major for righteousness. But now a growing number of people are calling King something else: A conservative icon.
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March honors life and mission of Dr. King

By Kris Cusanza
A group in St. Gabriel got a head start on celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Krewe sues over trademark dispute with vodka maker

By Samantha Morgan
A Mardi Gras-themed vodka was served papers by the “King of Carnival” for a trademark dispute.
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Most smokers break New Year's resolution to quit within eight days...that's today

By Erika Edwards
The New Year begins with cheers, a kiss if you're lucky. If you're a smoker it often means a renewed commitment to stop smoking.

Big changes announced for Northshore 2013 carnival

By WDSU
Big changes are in store for the carnival season in Mandeville. The first major change is that the Krewe of Orpheus will not be joining in the parade this year. It used to roll right behind the Krewe of Lyra.

Curbside Christmas tree recycling in EBR Parish

By Mayor's Office
Curbside pickup of Christmas trees in East Baton Rouge Parish for recycling will begin Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, and continue through Jan. 20. The curbside pickup service will not be available in Baker and Zachary.