Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street and New Orleans

Bourbon Street terrorist researched Germany Christmas market attack, Mardi Gras before deadly rampage: FBI
The FBI has released a new photo of New Orleans terrorist attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar as they continue to investigate what motivated his New Year's attack on Bourbon Street.
New Orleans kicks off Mardi Gras 2025 with a focus on security after Bourbon Street attack
The deadly New Year's Day attack was in the forefront of the city's offical Kings' Day event that begins the Carnival season.
New Orleans terror attack suspect searched balcony access, vehicle ramming, Mardi Gras before attack
AT FIVE, WE ARE GETTING NEW DETAILS ABOUT THE SUSPECT IN THE BOURBON STREET TERROR ATTACK AND THOSE STILL GRIEVING AND RECOVERING AFTER THE TRAGEDY, THE FBI NOW SAYS 57 PEOPLE WERE HURT WHEN A TOTAL OF 136 PEOPLE WERE AFFECTED.
New Orleans to enhance Mardi Gras safety with SEAR-1 federal support
Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced that Mardi Gras has been upgraded to a SEAR-1 security event, a top rating given to events of national or international importance. This change means federal agencies will now provide more help and resources to keep the city safe during the celebrations.
Lafayette police preparing increased Mardi Gras protection in wake of New Orleans attack
Lafayette police are planning for additional safety measures to keep Mardi Gras parade goers safe during the 2025 Carnival season.
Keeping Mardi Gras safe: What's in place to stop another attack in New Orleans?
Five days after a deadly terror attack shook New Orleans, one big question still looms: Will the city be safe for Mardi Gras?
FBI says New Orleans attack suspect researched German Christmas market rampage
The FBI said an initial review of Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, showed that the man conducted extensive online research into New Orleans before the rampage.
New Orleans attacker searched for Mardi Gras, German Christmas market rampage: FBI
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the driver behind the Bourbon Street attack on New Year’s, researched New Orleans and the deadly Christmas market attack in Germany in the hours and weeks before the attack, the FBI said in an update Tuesday.
FBI: New Orleans terrorist researched Bourbon Street balconies, Germany car attack
The FBI has also revised the number of people injured in terrorist Shadsud-Din Jabbar’s attack, increasing the number to from 37 to 57.
New Orleans attacker researched German Christmas market rampage and Bourbon Street balcony access, FBI says
The FBI released an update on their investigation into the possible motive behind the New Year’s Bourbon Street attack. On Tuesday, the FBI released new details about the attacker, identified as Shamsud Di Jabbar,
New Orleans attack raises familiar debate: Can Bourbon Street be made safe?
Shock and grief have given way to finger-pointing over whether additional security could have stopped — or mitigated — the ...
NOLA.com3d
After speculation that all parades might be moved Uptown, New Orleans confirms 2025 Mardi Gras routes
After the New Years Day mass murder, security officials discussed moving Endymion and other outlying parades to the Uptown ...
New year, new job at a Bourbon Street classic
NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO) — He’s the new captain of a classic ship that sails down Bourbon Street. It’s The Royal Sonesta New ...
The New Yorker13d
Bourbon Street After the Terror
We headed to NOLA Poboys, on Bourbon Street near Dumaine. A drunken man wearing Mardi Gras beads greeted him with, “What’s up, family?” Perez didn’t know him. The guy said, “Let me tell ...
WGNO7d
Bourbon Street terror attack survivor continues to recover
“Honestly, I don’t think I see myself or my sister going back on Bourbon Street at all. We’ve even canceled Mardi Gras. That’s why I think we all experience a little bit of PTSD,” said ...