Mobile is a time for revelry, tradition, and celebration—but this year, it will also be marked by heightened security. In a move aimed at protecting crowds, the city is installing new safety barriers along the parade route,

As New Orleans prepares to kick off its extravagant Carnival season this week, the city is asking for federal help in ensuring there is not a repeat of the horrific truck-ramming that killed 14 people early on New Year’s Day.

Security enhancements are going full steam ahead while officials investigate what led to the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans. Why it matters: There's a lot happening in a short time. The big picture: Carnival and the Super Bowl have the federal government's highest security threat rating this year,

Lafayette police are planning for additional safety measures to keep Mardi Gras parade goers safe during the 2025 Carnival season.

The SEAR-1 rating is granted based on national security importance. While New Orleans typically receives a SEAR-2 designation due to the large crowds during Mardi Gras, the recent New Year’s attack that killed 14 innocent people will increase the federal assistance provided to the city.