Mardi Gras is a festival that draws tourists and locals alike. Recent estimates place the number of attendees for the festival in New Orleans at roughly one million.  Mardi Gras can be aptly described as […]

The most recent data, per NOLA.com, shows that the New Orleans area boasts nearly 40,000 hotel rooms. Whoa. I’m not going to lie, before I looked up that stat I knew it would be high, […]

We’ve assembled a guide to navigating Mardi Gras 2019, because you’re worth it. Whether you’re visiting New Orleans for your first Mardi Gras, or you’re a local trying to figure out how you’re going to get […]

New Orleans is a premiere destination for tourists from all over the world. People come to the Big Easy for the culture, food, music, and party atmosphere. New Orleans has a reputation for being a […]

Carnival season is coming to a close Tuesday evening, but there is so much happening as far as parades and parties until then. Bloom Legal wants to take this time to wish everyone a safe […]

As of 2015, there are new rules involving parades. Please be aware of these rules prior to heading out for a parade, as you could be ticketed for non-compliance. A few of the new rules […]

During the 2014 Carnival season in New Orleans, nearly 900 people were arrested for a variety of offenses by deputies and officers. Many of the charges were the standard fare of lewd conduct, disturbing the […]

Bloom Legal would like to take this time to wish everyone in New Orleans and the surrounding areas a happy and safe Mardi Gras! Please note that New Orleans Municipal Court will be closed from […]

City Council passed the following ordinances last week to some mixed reviews. Many people have complained in recent years about the old ordinances being hard to enforce, specifically the ladder-height to curb placement. The City […]

Now that Mardi Gras is behind us we look forward to rest after the combined Super Bowl and Mardi Gras consumed New Orleans. Many of us had a lot of fun, and with that comes […]

Mardi Gras season is in full-throttle as the official start of the “must-see” krewes kicks off tonight with the parade “Krewe of Muses”. Muses is the all-female powerhouse of Mardi Gras, whose signature throw are […]

The city that loves to party is preparing for 2 huge events at the same time. With the Super Bowl this weekend and Mardi Gras the following weekend, New Orleans is ready for a massively […]

Carnival season kicks off this Saturday with the most individualistic and the most traditional of all New Orleans parading Krewes, Krewe du Vieux. The parade is known for its wild, scandalous costumes and showcasing some […]

Tonight, parade officials and the New Orleans Police Department announced changes to Saturday’s parade schedule because of rain in the forecast. Weather permitting, the following schedule has been agreed to: NOMTOC will now roll on […]

Below is the current list of parades rolling through the city of New Orleans from today to Fat Tuesday. Have a wonderful Mardi Gras, and stay safe and smart. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17th 6:00PM Knights of […]

NOPD’s Public Information Office has circulated the following laws that all parade goers should know about during Mardi Gras 2012: New Orleans Police officers will be enforcing these laws along parade routes first and foremost […]

To most New Orleanians, Mardi Gras season means spending time with family and friends, watching parades, and perhaps drinking a little bit more than usual. To Louisiana law enforcement, it means one of the deadliest […]

The pigskin revelry may be over in New Orleans after Monday’s college National Championship game, with Alabama shutting out LSU 21-0, but the city is far from done. Mardi Gras kicks off in just over […]