The German Coast Farmers Market is hosting a child-friendly Mardi Gras parade, the 'Kids Krewe du Market Parade,' featuring activities and live music on February 7, starting at 10 a.m.

The Hale Boggs Bridge in St. Charles Parish is open with normal traffic flow after rain concerns, with the DOTD on standby in case of weather changes.

St. John the Baptist Parish invites seniors to a free candle-making event, fostering community and creativity, with contact person Erica Berthelot for more details.

Due to severe cold, St. Charles Parish's trash collection was halted for safety reasons, with a reminder for residents to protect themselves against the freeze.

New Orleans health director urged citizens needing shelter from the cold to utilize city-provided spaces, with shelters like the New Orleans Mission ready to assist.

St. John the Baptist Parish urges residents and businesses to protect their pipes from freezing by insulating exposed pipes and letting indoor faucets drip during cold weather.

St. John the Baptist Parish students are invited to create miniature Mardi Gras floats using shoeboxes for a contest. Submissions are due by February 11, 2026.

The St. Charles Parish Council is set for a meeting with resolutions on canal cleaning, parking, and water projects. It will be broadcast live, with a full agenda and community participation encouraged.

Jefferson Parish sets up warming centers ahead of a cold snap, with locations at Terrytown Playground and Alario Multi-Purpose Center, accommodating residents and their pets.

Jefferson Parish's Household Hazardous Materials event was a success with 500 locals disposing of 30,000 lbs of hazardous materials, showing rising environmental consciousness.

The Louisiana DOTD completed major upgrades on the US 190 Bridge and Widening Project in St. Tammany Parish, aimed at improving traffic flow and safety.

St. Charles Parish prepares for cold weather, with temperatures potentially dropping into the 20s. Officials coordinate with the National Weather Service and urge residents to protect people, pets, pipes, and plants.

The St. Bernard Home Mortgage Authority is offering a seminar on the CAFA Down Payment Assistance Program, which provides 5% loan amount assistance for various loan types, benefiting first-time homebuyers.