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Ready for the weekend? Here are New Orleans events for August 22-24

Take a look at what's in store throughout the greater south Louisiana area, from parades to food to festivals.

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Train Returns, Joyfully, 20 Years After Katrina

Driving may be faster, but the inaugural train trips between Mobile, Ala., and New Orleans this week drew travelers eager for ...
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Inaugural ‘Mardi Gras’ train brings out hundreds at stops along the Gulf Coast (with video) (updated)

Amtrak and the Southern Rail Commission on Saturday staged a preview of the long-anticipated Mardi Gras service set to begin ...
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New Orleans events: Midsummer Mardi Gras, Ozzy tribute, Worship burlesque and more on Aug. 18-14

This tribute band to British rock icons Queen is fronted by vocalist Marc Martel. They stop in New Orleans for a show at 8 ...

This week on "Sunday Morning" (August 24): By Design — A Weekend in New Orleans

ANNIVERSARY: The Air Jordan turns 40 The Air Jordan sneaker turns 40 this year. "Sunday Morning" celebrates the design of the ...

Mobile to New Orleans train service: What delayed Amtrak for two decades?

Freight companies, port authorities and local politics created a perfect storm of opposition that took years of negotiation ...

This Scenic Coastal Amtrak Route Connecting New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, Is Finally Back, After 20 Years

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras service brings train travel back to the Gulf Coast, with stops in four Mississippi beach towns along the ...