Baldwin Police Chief Anthony Gibson said the decision to cancel the parade was his. He cited road construction and the spate of recent shootings in the city as the reasons for the cancellation.

Catch beads and fun throws at Mardi Gras parades in the Baton Rouge area. This year, Fat Tuesday falls on March 4. In early February, local krewes will have decorative and themed floats rolling in parades.

Running Feb. 1 through March 30, Universal Orlando Resorts's Mardi Gras brings the New Orleans celebration to their Universal Studios park. Guests to the park can experience new food items and a themed parade as part of regular admission.

This year's parade will include six all-new floats dedicated to the Mardi Gras colors, representing the bayou and highlighting the food we all know and love

Following a New Year’s Day attack that killed 14, the Louisiana city known for its colorful Carnival festivities and parades is grappling with how to celebrate—and do so safely—in the wake of tragedy.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) said security measures would be in place through Mardi Gras celebrations in March after a deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans. “I think that you’re going to see a lot more resources moved into place during Mardi Gras,