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NOPD Arrests & Proactiveness lead to Successful Mardi Gras

by Karen A Boudrie

February 25, 2026

Categories: Announcement, On Duty

Topics: Good Police Work, Mardi Gras

NOPD Arrests & Proactiveness lead to Successful Mardi Gras

The NOPD today (February 25, 2026) briefed media on some of the statistics compiled from its law enforcement operations during the City of New Orleans’ officially recognized 10-day 2026 Mardi Gras period (February 6-17).

NOPD Announces Rescheduled Parades, Routes & Times

by Karen A Boudrie

March 6, 2025

Categories: Announcement, Community

Topics: Mardi Gras, Parades

NOPD Announces Rescheduled Parades, Routes & Times

The NOPD today announced information regarding rescheduled Mardi Gras parades that were postponed on March 4, 2025, due to inclement weather. The truck parades & the Krewe of Barkus will roll this Sunday (March 9, 2025).

NOPD Announces Security Update For Super Bowl & Mardi Gras

by Karen A Boudrie

January 28, 2025

Categories: Announcement, On Duty

Topics: Eighth District, Mardi Gras, Security, Superbowl

NOPD Announces Security Update For Super Bowl & Mardi Gras

The NOPD has announced preliminary plans for the security of the French Quarter and Bourbon Street ahead of the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras and beyond, after three weeks of assessment by former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton and his Teneo Global Risk and Consulting team.