Mayor Arceneaux responds to letters from major Mardi Gras krewes | News
SHREVEPORT, La. – Mardi Gras in Shreveport appears heading for a standoff. Mayor Arceneaux sent a setter to two major krewes on Friday — Gemini and Centaur — saying he is not backing down from his original demand of earlier start times among other changes. The mayor told the krewes, “Your letter is non-responsive to […]
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Mayor LaToya Cantrell confident there will be enough officers to work parade patrol
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)— We already know that many Sheriff’s Offices from around the state have stepped in to help provide Mardi Gras security so all krewes can roll on their regular routes, but there is a number of departments that still won’t be coming to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. The incentives are good. The […]
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New Orleans mayor holding last Mardi Gras Council meeting
New Orleans mayor holding last Mardi Gras Council meeting Updated: 8:10 AM CST Jan 12, 2023 Hide Transcript Show Transcript YOU HEAD TO THE AIRPORT. YOU CAN ALWAYS VISIT, FLY AND MISS WIRED.COM. CARNIVAL SEASON IS HERE. OF COURSE, COUNTDOWN TO MARDI GRAS IS ON, BUT A DIFFERENT KIND OF DEADLINE IS QUICKLY APPROACHING FOR […]
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Mayor Cantrell says Mardi Gras Krewes can return to original routes if adequately secured
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Much of the world is still working to get back to the normal operation of how things used to be before the COVID-19 shutdowns. That includes Mardi Gras. Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced Friday (Jan. 6) morning that Mardi Gras Krewes can return to their original parade routes if they are adequately […]
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