Events

When the reality that Mardi Gras 2021 would be parade-less set it, it only took a nano second for New Orleans to creatively respond.

Now YOU can be in the parade! Be the King of Carnival, a member of a brass band, a majorette or a Mardi Gras Indian only at Plush Appeal — The Mardi Gras Spot!

Since November 2013, the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce has gathered cyclists from across the country for Tour da Parish, a non-competitive bike ride in St. Bernard Parish, and we’re back for 2020!

Since carnival season is on its way, the Plush Appeal krewe is making room for all of the new and exciting products headed to the store.

At Plush Appeal – The Mardi Gras Spot, we live by the philosophy, “Celebrate Everything.”

Celebrating milestones during a pandemic is tough.

Great Day Louisiana is going live from the New Orleans Bourbon Festival on March 13.

The festival and fundraiser for Youth Empowerment Project (YEP Fest) presented by IBERIABANK will take place Sunday, March 22, from Noon-4 p.m. in the 1600 block of Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard.

The  WWL-TV Mardi Gras Parade Tracker App covers more parades in more areas of the city than any other app on the market.

Hooray! Carnival season has officially begun!  Plush Appeal – The Mardi Gras Spot is your one-stop shop for all things Mardi Gras.

For the second year, Audubon Nature Institute and Children’s Hospital New Orleans have partnered to create a holiday tradition that transforms Audubon Zoo into a wild, glowing wonderland.

The St. Bernard Chamber is excited to welcome cyclists from across the country to the 5th  Annual Tour da Parish bike ride from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Nov. 2 at the Los Islenos Museum and Historic Village.

The Sazerac House opened Oct. 2 on Canal Street. Designed by Gallagher & Associates, this multistory establishment creates an interactive, multisensory experience. It’s bound to become one of the city’s greatest museum attractions, doubling as an event venue.

On Friday, Nov. 15, The Historic New Orleans Collection will host a rare performance with Olivier Latry, one of three organists for the famed Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris.

NORD is hosting its annual Halloween Spooktacular event at multiple locations across the city to provide our youth with a safe and fun environment to celebrate Halloween.

Music festivalgoers around the world are known for their eccentric costumes, face paint and accessory choices. The Voodoo Music + Arts Experience is no exception, hosted in a city that celebrates unique – and sometimes unconventional – ways of life.

 Brandner Gives Back invites all of New Orleans to attend the First Annual Gettin’ Piggy With It charity fundraiser on Oct. 19, 2019, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Central City BBQ.

Chalmette Refining is proud to sponsor Blues, Brews & BBQ at Docville Farm in St. Bernard Parish.

Friends of Lafitte Greenway invites you to an evening of dinner, dancing and drinks at the seventh annual Greenway Soiree.

Every child needs a hero, but abused children need superheroes. The sixth annual Superhero Race, sponsored by Chalmette Refining, will be held on Sept. 22, 2019. Proceeds from the race benefit CASA New Orleans, a nonprofit that fights for the rights of abused and neglected children in St. Bernard and Orleans parishes.

Chalmette Refining is proud to be one of the sponsors of Spotlight St. Bernard, the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo & Job Fair. Businesses from the Greater New Orleans region will be on hand to market to new customers and business partners. There will also be a career fair for job seekers to meet prospective employers.

The Crimestoppers “A Night of Blue” gala, presented by Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust, will occur on Sept. 12 from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at Generations Hall. Attendees can enjoy food and adult beverages while listening to music from famous New Orleans musicians and a tribute to the late Dr. John.

Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union prides itself on giving back to communities it serves, but those philanthropic events are just a little sweeter when they result in a trophy.

WWL-TV is proud to sponsor the 2019 NORBCC 7th Annual Crescent City Fall Golf Tournament on Sept. 27, 2019. The event will take place at Joseph Bartholomew Municipal Golf Course, 6514 Congress Drive, New Orleans, LA 70126.

A New Orleans staple for nearly 50 years, Southern Decadence Festival celebrates New Orleans’ unique culture and diversity. It resembles the Mardi Gras season in many ways, marked by parades, bead throwing, street parties and costumes. With a predicted 300,000 participants this year, you’ll need the right look to stand out.

In New Orleans, faith, family and food are uniquely tied together as part of the culture. On Monday, Sept. 9, at 10AM, the Archdiocese of New Orleans will celebrate with The Olive Mass, bringing the community together with food, beverage and hospitality professionals for a prayerful gathering that celebrates food and blesses those who prepare and serve it.

Rock ‘n’ Bowl is kicking off the Saints preseason in true New Orleans fashion: with the WWL-TV Saints vs. Rams preseason game and a good, old-fashioned protest bowl.

We recently celebrated our 50th high school reunion. You would think that with a graduating class of 23, this would have been “easy peasy” to organize. Nope.

As a Chicago native, the word “hurricane” is as foreign to me as “Tchoupitoulas.” But alas, I made it through my first tropical storm.

I sat at a French Quarter bar watching floodwater creep in, when the familiar frenzied pinging of my phone started. The NOLA.com | Times-Picayune newsroom was shifting into high gear.