Howell Crosby, Chaffe McCall partner, becomes Rex (King) and Tatum Reiss is the Queen for New Orleans' Mardi Gras 2025, with celebrations themed 'La Belle Epoque'.

The National Weather Service in New Orleans forecasts a sunny week ahead with high temperatures around 75 degrees, although a change to partly cloudy with chances of rain and thunderstorms is expected by Tuesday. Winds may gust up to 35 mph.

Applicants in one area faced a lottery to obtain a short-term rental license in New Orleans, with success requiring prompt payment and further steps, highlighting tensions between property owners and city regulations.

The USPS will honor Allen Toussaint with a stamp in its Black Heritage series, celebrating his impact on music. The first-day-of-issue event is scheduled for January 30, 2025, in New Orleans.

The article details the varying local regulations for New Year's Eve fireworks across Southeast Louisiana parishes, urging residents to be aware of specific rules to avoid fines.

The Hogs for the Cause 2025 festival in New Orleans will feature music by Charley Crockett and others, including a barbecue competition, to aid families with pediatric cancer.

Creed has announced their "Summer of '99 Tour" stop in New Orleans on July 26, 2025, with presale tickets available from December 12 and general sale from December 13.

"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" returns to NBC, its original network, after 50 years on CBS, with a special airing on December 6 to celebrate its 60th anniversary.

Post Malone will perform at a free concert in New Orleans during the Super Bowl weekend, with fans able to win tickets through a social media giveaway.

Super Bowl LIX's pregame entertainment features New Orleans musicians Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle, and Ledisi, with Kendrick Lamar headlining the halftime show.

New Orleans initiates its own Walk of Fame, with a groundbreaking event including Master P and the unveiling of plaques for Todd Graves and Lil Wayne.

New Orleans will host the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in August 2025 for the first time in 30 years, at the Smoothie King Center, as announced by USA Gymnastics.

Katy Perry and Train will headline the 2025 Endymion Extravaganza during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, returning to the Caesar's Superdome and traditional parade route.