Local authorities have established the French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone Friday through Ash Wednesday in an attempt to increase public safety during Mardi Gras, authorities said.

Kris Jenkins owes a Villanova fan a drink. Or maybe a shot as memorable as his in the 2016 national championship game. At the very least, the next time he’s in the French Quarter, the former Villanova star who sunk a March Madness buzzer-beating 3-pointer to win a national title needs to keep his championship ring more secure on his finger.

When the Mystic Krewe of Barkus rolls through the French Quarter on Sunday, the pampered pooch reigning over the Mardi Gras dog parade as His Majesty XXXII will be none other than Petey Benson, canine companion of New Orleans businesswoman and philanthropist Gayle Benson and the late Tom Benson.

Barkus is back and ready to stun the crowds with fresh lewks and hot fits. The annual canine parade through the French Quarter features scores of pups and their fashionable humans. The free-spirited Scrim has inspired locals this past year,

The Krewe of Cork just gets better with age, and this is a vintage year. The krewe is sure to pop plenty of Champagne corks for its 25th anniversary. Bar owner, sommelier and King for Life Patrick van Hoorebeek is one of the krewe founders.

Party starts early on St. Charles Ave.

Kris Jenkins owes a Villanova fan a drink. Or maybe a shot as memorable as his in the 2016 national championship game. At the very least, the next time he’s in New Orleans’ French Quarter, the former Villanova star who sunk a March Madness buzzer-beating 3-pointer to win a national title needs to keep his championship ring more secure on his finger.

A series of lucky breaks led Queen Ruthie to her family and eventually, to the head of Sunday's French Quarter dog parade.

In a move to tighten security in the wake of the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in the French Quarter, parking will not be allowed along the parade route for

French Quarter thrives as carnival's final weekend kicks into high gear

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is getting ready for its biggest Carnival celebration, Greasing of the Poles. Greasing of the Poles is the official kickoff of the Mardi Gras weekend in the French Quarter.