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South Africa · South AfricaThe 2024 French Film Festival opens at the Prytania Theatre Uptown on Thursday (Feb. 22) and continues through Feb. 28. The festival lineup includes 24 narrative, documentary and short films produced in Belgium, Canada, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Germany, Italy, South Africa, Switzerland and the U.S.See the Story
French Film Festival opens Thursday at the Prytania
New Orleans · New OrleansRecycle Dat is returning to the Uptown parade route during the two major weekends of Carnival 2024. Recycle Dat will operate both Recycling Hubs and Can Stations during the daytime parades for the next two Saturdays and Sundays. Six stationary Recycling Hubs for beer and soft drink cans, beads and glass can be found between […]See the Story
City’s recycling hubs on parade route lets revelers catch-and-release their throws
New Orleans · New OrleansThe City Council is set to determine the fate of three 19th century cottages on Tchoupitoulas Street. The owners want to raze the buildings so they can expand the carwash and add higher-margin detailing services. The Historic District Landmarks Commission blocked the request in December.See the Story
Car wash owners seek demolition of Tchoupitoulas cottages
New Orleans · New OrleansThe City Council amended its new Carnival regulations to allow the 55-year-old satirical parade its signature throw. The ban is part of an effort to aid post-parade debris removal. An increasing number of parading krewes, without the historical tradition and satirical context of Tucks, have begun to toss toilet paper.See the Story
‘They need their toilet paper’: Council OKs signature throw for Tucks only
New Orleans · New OrleansUptown residents can easily take advantage of many costume offerings within a 12-block stretch of Magazine. Options range from recycled vintage outfits to shiny new ones, or a mix of the two. The Queen's Needle and Dark Garden Corsetry offer custom-made costumes and headdresses.See the Story
Find Carnival costumes galore on Magazine Street
Central City · Central CityEarl Simmons, 31, is accused of killing Cayla Kelley, 27, and Eddie Matthews, 64. NOPD Homicide Section detectives linked the two deadly shootings and developed Simmons as a suspect. Detectives obtained arrest warrants for Simmons, each for one count of second-degree murder.See the Story
Suspect arrested in two Central City shooting deaths
United States · United StatesSt. Charles Avenue Baptist Church is welcoming the Carnival season with a free, open-to-all community event. Big Queen Gina Montana of the Yellow Pocahontas and Queen Cinnamon Black of the FiYiYi's Mandingo Warriors will explore the history and cultural importance of Mardi Gras.See the Story
Meet the Mardi Gras Indian Queens this weekend in New Orleans
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